Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $36,200 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.41
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $45,610
Employed locally 850
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $33,770
    50th (median)
    $36,200
    75th
    $39,450
    90th
    $45,610

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 53% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 47% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $43,070
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $39,630
    Kingston, NY $39,430
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $39,150
    Glens Falls, NY $38,630

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$41,600
    Customer Service Representatives$44,420
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,410
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,560
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$42,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Utica, NY is $17.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Utica, NY is 2.8% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,770.