Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $30,470 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.65
10th percentile $22,500
90th percentile $38,960
Employed locally 390
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,500
    25th
    $26,040
    50th (median)
    $30,470
    75th
    $33,920
    90th
    $38,960

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 54% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 46% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $39,760
    Winchester, VA-WV $35,450
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $35,410
    Morgantown, WV $33,870
    Wheeling, WV-OH $33,220
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $32,410

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $31,660
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,090
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,450
    Customer Service Representatives $34,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $51,130
    Tellers $30,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Parkersburg, WV is $14.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Parkersburg, WV is 18.2% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $22,500 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,040.