Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $29,100 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.99
10th percentile $22,060
90th percentile $36,460
Employed locally 440
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,060
    25th
    $25,260
    50th (median)
    $29,100
    75th
    $32,600
    90th
    $36,460

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 51% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 49% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,710
    Vallejo, CA $45,580
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $45,430
    Alaska $44,380
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $43,480
    California $43,360

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,150
    Customer Service Representatives $36,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $55,830
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $39,300
    Office Clerks, General $27,030
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $35,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Dothan, AL is $13.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Dothan, AL is 21.8% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $22,060 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,260.