Receptionists and Information Clerks pay range in Syracuse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,520 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,690 or more. The middle half of receptionists and information clerks in Syracuse earn between $35,320 and $48,050.
- $33K10th
- $35K25th
- $40KMedian
- $48K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,750 | $3,479 | $20.07 |
| Median | $39,900 | $3,325 | $19.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,320 | $2,943 | $16.98 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,050 | $4,004 | $23.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in Syracuse vs. New York and the U.S.
Receptionists and information clerks in Syracuse earn 7% less than the New York average ($44,840) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($39,460). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $38,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | $41,750 | $39,900 | $32,520 | $48,690 | 2,340 |
| New York | $44,840 | $43,080 | $34,740 | $59,140 | 65,010 |
| 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 Syracuse
On the average salary of $41,750, a single filer in Syracuse takes home about $34,035 a year, or $2,836 a month and $1,309 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Syracuse a good place for receptionists and information clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Syracuse area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $41,750 buys what about $43,607 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Syracuse ($52,990). A typical home costs $264,903, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in other New York cities
Syracuse ranks 4th of 13 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($45,430).
- New York$45,430
- Ithaca$42,250
- Glens Falls$41,810
- Syracuse$41,750
- Albany$41,540
- Kiryas Joel$41,430
- Buffalo$41,130
- Kingston$41,100
- Rochester$40,280
- Elmira$39,190
All Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries in New York
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 Syracuse: questions
How much do receptionists and information clerks make an hour in Syracuse?
$20.07 an hour on average, and $19.18 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level receptionists and information clerks salary in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,520 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the receptionists and information clerks take-home pay in Syracuse?
About $34,035 a year ($2,836 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,750. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do receptionists and information clerks earn more in Syracuse than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more 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 Syracuse, NY (45060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.33, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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