Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,500 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.07
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $47,380
Employed locally 830
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $31,360
    50th (median)
    $35,500
    75th
    $39,140
    90th
    $47,380

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,800
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,430
    Customer Service Representatives $40,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,400
    Tellers $36,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Northwest Illinois is $17.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Northwest Illinois is 4.6% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,360.