Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $33,560 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.14
10th percentile $22,740
90th percentile $43,910
Employed locally 890
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,740
    25th
    $28,520
    50th (median)
    $33,560
    75th
    $37,560
    90th
    $43,910

    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

    Related occupations in Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$37,640
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,320
    Customer Service Representatives$37,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,140
    Tellers$37,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $16.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 9.9% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $22,740 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,520.