Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Columbia, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, SC

Median annual salary $34,610 -7% vs national
Median hourly $16.64
10th percentile $23,570
90th percentile $44,450
Employed locally 1,770
National median $37,230

Compare Receptionists and Information Clerks salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Columbia, SC stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Receptionists and Information Clerks
in
Columbia, SC
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,570
    25th
    $29,050
    50th (median)
    $34,610
    75th
    $38,640
    90th
    $44,450

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 52% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Receptionists and Information Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,060
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,710
    Vallejo, CA $45,580
    Napa, CA $45,440
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $45,430
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,300

    Nearby metros — Receptionists and Information Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,060
    Wisconsin $39,750
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $39,630
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $39,050
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $38,230
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $38,180

    Related occupations in Columbia, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$37,670
    Office Clerks, General$37,610
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,380
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,130
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$38,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Receptionists and Information Clerks make per hour in Columbia?

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Columbia, SC is $16.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.51 or more per hour.

    Is Columbia above or below average for Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries?

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Columbia, SC is 7% below the national median of $37,230. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Columbia?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $23,570 per year in Columbia, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,050.