Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $31,850 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.31
10th percentile $22,750
90th percentile $44,310
Employed locally 760
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,750
    25th
    $27,900
    50th (median)
    $31,850
    75th
    $36,760
    90th
    $44,310

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 50% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 50% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $36,480
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $36,170
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $35,350
    Midland, TX $35,200
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $34,970
    Odessa, TX $34,600

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $36,530
    Office Clerks, General $36,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,620
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,120
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,550
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Waco, TX is $15.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Waco, TX is 14.5% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $22,750 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,900.