Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $42,700 +14.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.53
10th percentile $34,590
90th percentile $48,830
Employed locally 1,950
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,590
    25th
    $38,280
    50th (median)
    $42,700
    75th
    $46,740
    90th
    $48,830

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 48% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 52% 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
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $43,680
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $43,590
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $43,480
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $42,460
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,260
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,630

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,990
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,720
    Customer Service Representatives $46,150
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,230
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $45,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Portland, ME is $20.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Portland, ME is 14.7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,590 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,280.