Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $34,880 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.77
10th percentile $28,440
90th percentile $46,370
Employed locally 330
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,440
    25th
    $30,810
    50th (median)
    $34,880
    75th
    $42,340
    90th
    $46,370

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,280
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,090
    Customer Service Representatives $36,920
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,060
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Northwest Virginia is $16.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Northwest Virginia is 6.3% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $28,440 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,810.