Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $36,640 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.61
10th percentile $27,080
90th percentile $48,760
Employed locally 1,410
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,080
    25th
    $31,230
    50th (median)
    $36,640
    75th
    $42,500
    90th
    $48,760

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 44% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 56% 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
    District of Columbia $43,900
    California $43,360
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,260
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $41,720
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,630
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $41,600

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$48,240
    Office Clerks, General$44,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,440
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Des Moines, IA is $17.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Des Moines, IA is 1.6% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $27,080 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,230.