Receptionists and Information Clerks pay range in Hagerstown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,860 or more. The middle half of receptionists and information clerks in Hagerstown earn between $31,200 and $39,530.
- $29K10th
- $31K25th
- $36KMedian
- $40K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,190 | $3,016 | $17.40 |
| Median | $35,630 | $2,969 | $17.13 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,200 | $2,600 | $15.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $39,530 | $3,294 | $19.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in Hagerstown vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Receptionists and information clerks in Hagerstown earn 10% less than the Maryland average ($40,230) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($39,460). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $38,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | $36,190 | $35,630 | $28,710 | $44,860 | 790 |
| Maryland | $40,230 | $38,100 | $31,750 | $49,180 | 18,390 |
| United States | $39,460 | $38,010 | $28,760 | $49,950 | 910,180 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary after taxes in Hagerstown
On the average salary of $36,190, a single filer in Hagerstown takes home about $29,751 a year, or $2,479 a month and $1,144 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $30,336 | $2,528 |
| Working in MD | $29,751 | $2,479 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Hagerstown a good place for receptionists and information clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hagerstown area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.2), so the average $36,190 buys what about $38,430 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Hagerstown ($47,440). A typical home costs $324,997, or 9.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in other Maryland cities
Hagerstown ranks 4th of 4 Maryland metro areas for this job; Lexington Park pays the most ($39,540).
- Lexington Park$39,540
- Baltimore$39,470
- Salisbury$37,110
- Hagerstown$36,190
All Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries in Maryland
Highest-paying cities for receptionists and information clerks
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($53,200).
- San Francisco, CA$53,200
- San Jose, CA$52,950
- Vallejo, CA$51,950
- Santa Rosa, CA$49,340
- Napa, CA$48,950
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Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Hagerstown: questions
How much do receptionists and information clerks make an hour in Hagerstown?
$17.40 an hour on average, and $17.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level receptionists and information clerks salary in Hagerstown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the receptionists and information clerks take-home pay in Hagerstown?
About $29,751 a year ($2,479 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,190. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do receptionists and information clerks earn more in Hagerstown than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($39,460).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-4171; area Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (25180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.26, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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