Receptionists and Information Clerks pay range in Ponce
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $26,730 or more. The middle half of receptionists and information clerks in Ponce earn between $21,840 and $22,880.
- $22K10th
- $22K25th
- $22KMedian
- $23K75th
- $27K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $22,990 | $1,916 | $11.05 |
| Median | $21,840 | $1,820 | $10.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,840 | $1,820 | $10.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $22,880 | $1,907 | $11.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in Ponce vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Receptionists and information clerks in Ponce earn 5% less than the Puerto Rico average ($24,300) and 42% less than the U.S. average ($39,460). At the median the gap is -43% against the U.S. median of $38,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce | $22,990 | $21,840 | $21,840 | $26,730 | 330 |
| Puerto Rico | $24,300 | $22,890 | $21,840 | $27,940 | 4,030 |
| 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.
Is Ponce a good place for receptionists and information clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Ponce ($26,940). A typical home costs $103,100, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Ponce ranks 6th of 6 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; San Juan pays the most ($24,580).
All Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries in Puerto Rico
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 Ponce: questions
How much do receptionists and information clerks make an hour in Ponce?
$11.05 an hour on average, and $10.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level receptionists and information clerks salary in Ponce?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $21,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do receptionists and information clerks earn more in Ponce than elsewhere?
The average here is 42% 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 Ponce, PR (38660). 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.88, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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