Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $36,680 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.64
10th percentile $26,300
90th percentile $44,980
Employed locally 240
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,300
    25th
    $30,640
    50th (median)
    $36,680
    75th
    $39,260
    90th
    $44,980

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 48% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 52% 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 Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $45,480
    Office Clerks, General $42,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,970
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,320
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Dubuque, IA is $17.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Dubuque, IA is 1.5% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $26,300 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,640.