Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $30,160 -19% vs national
Median hourly $14.50
10th percentile $19,560
90th percentile $41,210
Employed locally 650
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,560
    25th
    $24,980
    50th (median)
    $30,160
    75th
    $34,460
    90th
    $41,210

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 47% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 53% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,060
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,710
    Alaska $44,380
    Portland-South Portland, ME $42,700
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $42,460
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $42,070

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $35,360
    Office Clerks, General $28,200
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $54,080
    Customer Service Representatives $34,890
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Houma, LA is $14.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Houma, LA is 19% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $19,560 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,980.