Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $32,630 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.69
10th percentile $22,330
90th percentile $44,830
Employed locally 1,740
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,330
    25th
    $27,950
    50th (median)
    $32,630
    75th
    $37,770
    90th
    $44,830

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $35,070
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $34,260
    Sandusky, OH $33,460
    Rocky Mount, NC $32,590
    Elizabethtown, KY $31,580
    Kentucky $31,230

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $38,100
    Office Clerks, General $39,840
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $42,520
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,480
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Lexington, KY is $15.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Lexington, KY is 12.4% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $22,330 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,950.