Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $28,420 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.67
10th percentile $20,760
90th percentile $36,350
Employed locally 600
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,760
    25th
    $24,650
    50th (median)
    $28,420
    75th
    $30,740
    90th
    $36,350

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$35,360
    Office Clerks, General$28,080
    Customer Service Representatives$34,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$47,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$39,740
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$47,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Southwest Louisiana is $13.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Southwest Louisiana is 23.7% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $20,760 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,650.