Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $34,440 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.56
10th percentile $26,300
90th percentile $44,860
Employed locally 270
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,300
    25th
    $29,650
    50th (median)
    $34,440
    75th
    $38,350
    90th
    $44,860

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 46% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 54% 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 Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,770
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,710
    Customer Service Representatives$37,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,750
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$53,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Iowa City, IA is $16.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Iowa City, IA is 7.5% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $26,300 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,650.