Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $39,120 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.81
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $49,080
Employed locally 2,170
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $36,030
    50th (median)
    $39,120
    75th
    $44,690
    90th
    $49,080

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 42% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 58% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $45,430
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,300
    Barnstable Town, MA $43,780
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $43,680
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $43,520
    Massachusetts $42,650

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,920
    Customer Service Representatives $46,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $71,790
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,970
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $52,270
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Worcester, MA is $18.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Worcester, MA is 5.1% above 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,030.