Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $36,780 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.68
10th percentile $28,280
90th percentile $46,940
Employed locally 430
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,280
    25th
    $32,030
    50th (median)
    $36,780
    75th
    $40,230
    90th
    $46,940

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 56% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 44% 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
    Washington $43,760
    Salinas, CA $42,460
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,260
    Bellingham, WA $40,710
    Maine $40,360
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $40,010

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,550
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,930
    Customer Service Representatives $47,700
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,920
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Elkhart, IN is $17.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Elkhart, IN is 1.2% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $28,280 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,030.