Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $38,290 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.41
10th percentile $32,800
90th percentile $53,470
Employed locally 4,260
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,800
    25th
    $34,730
    50th (median)
    $38,290
    75th
    $45,300
    90th
    $53,470

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 41% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 59% 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
    New Haven, CT $40,380
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $40,360
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $39,630
    Connecticut $39,110
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $38,650

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $47,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $76,530
    Office Clerks, General $46,430
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,960
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,480
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $78,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Hartford, CT is $18.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Hartford, CT is 2.8% above 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $32,800 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,730.