Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $36,820 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.70
10th percentile $27,810
90th percentile $46,930
Employed locally 4,760
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,810
    25th
    $31,340
    50th (median)
    $36,820
    75th
    $41,530
    90th
    $46,930

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 39% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 61% 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
    Portland-South Portland, ME $42,700
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $40,950
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $40,010
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $39,610
    Connecticut $39,110
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $38,650

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$42,960
    Office Clerks, General$44,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,060
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$38,110
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,720
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Receptionists and Information Clerks make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Salt Lake City, UT is $17.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.60 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries?

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 1.1% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $27,810 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,340.