Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $35,900 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.26
10th percentile $23,300
90th percentile $45,440
Employed locally 1,470
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,300
    25th
    $29,400
    50th (median)
    $35,900
    75th
    $40,250
    90th
    $45,440

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 56% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 44% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,060
    Anchorage, AK $44,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $42,070
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $39,630
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $39,190
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $38,290

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $37,140
    Office Clerks, General $37,580
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $41,580
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,700
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Winston, NC is $17.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Winston, NC is 3.6% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $23,300 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,400.