Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $41,530 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.97
10th percentile $34,890
90th percentile $55,880
Employed locally 1,040
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,890
    25th
    $37,570
    50th (median)
    $41,530
    75th
    $48,030
    90th
    $55,880

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 44% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 56% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,300
    Washington $43,760
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $43,480
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $43,410
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $43,070
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $42,070

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,610
    Office Clerks, General $45,940
    Customer Service Representatives $47,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,130
    Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $58,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Olympia, WA is $19.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Olympia, WA is 11.5% above 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,890 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,570.