Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $31,790 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $15.28
10th percentile $26,820
90th percentile $42,860
Employed locally 980
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,820
    25th
    $28,530
    50th (median)
    $31,790
    75th
    $37,060
    90th
    $42,860

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 47% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 53% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,710
    Vallejo, CA $45,580
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,260
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $42,070
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $39,760
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $39,310

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,560
    Office Clerks, General $41,210
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,410
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,690
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Roanoke, VA is $15.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Roanoke, VA is 14.6% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $26,820 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,530.