Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $35,190 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.92
10th percentile $29,190
90th percentile $45,730
Employed locally 1,020
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,190
    25th
    $31,060
    50th (median)
    $35,190
    75th
    $38,210
    90th
    $45,730

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 50% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 50% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $43,590
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $43,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $42,070
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,040
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $40,650
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $40,650

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$39,520
    Customer Service Representatives$40,570
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,520
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,020
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$42,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Peoria, IL is $16.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Peoria, IL is 5.5% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,190 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,060.