Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $34,850 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.76
10th percentile $23,330
90th percentile $45,500
Employed locally 1,580
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,330
    25th
    $28,950
    50th (median)
    $34,850
    75th
    $38,890
    90th
    $45,500

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 55% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 45% 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
    Napa, CA $45,440
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $39,630
    Grants Pass, OR $38,200
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $37,610
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $37,570
    Lexington Park, MD $37,190

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$40,640
    Customer Service Representatives$38,820
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$40,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,880
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44,310
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Scranton, PA is $16.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Scranton, PA is 6.4% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $23,330 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,950.