Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Receptionists and Information Clerks in Illinois earn a median salary of $35,692 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.1% vs the national median of $37,230. An estimated 38,240 receptionists and information clerks are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $34,150 to $37,790 depending on location.
$35,692
Avg median salary in Illinois
$37,790
Highest paying metro
$34,150
Lowest paying metro
38,240
Employed in Illinois
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inReceptionists and Information Clerks salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $37,790 | $34,320 | $45,050 | 29,720 |
| Kankakee, IL | $36,400 | $31,220 | $38,810 | 300 |
| Rockford, IL | $36,260 | $31,750 | $40,880 | 1,100 |
| Springfield, IL | $36,060 | $31,560 | $38,960 | 700 |
| East Central Illinois | $35,890 | $31,360 | $39,790 | 1,030 |
| Champaign, IL | $35,780 | $30,520 | $41,060 | 770 |
| South Illinois | $35,780 | $31,700 | $39,000 | 960 |
| Northwest Illinois | $35,500 | $31,360 | $39,140 | 830 |
| Bloomington, IL | $35,290 | $31,080 | $37,710 | 550 |
| Peoria, IL | $35,190 | $31,060 | $38,210 | 1,020 |
| West Central Illinois | $34,210 | $29,360 | $37,920 | 990 |
| Decatur, IL | $34,150 | $30,170 | $37,260 | 270 |