Receptionists and Information Clerks pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,790 or more. The middle half of receptionists and information clerks in Washington earn between $36,410 and $46,560.
- $34K10th
- $36K25th
- $41KMedian
- $47K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,630 | $3,552 | $20.50 |
| Median | $41,240 | $3,437 | $19.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,410 | $3,034 | $17.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,560 | $3,880 | $22.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Receptionists and information clerks in Washington earn 16% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($50,450) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($39,460). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $38,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $42,630 | $41,240 | $33,600 | $54,790 | 17,920 |
| Washington, D.C. | $50,450 | $49,060 | $37,050 | $64,270 | 2,000 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $42,630, a single filer in Washington takes home about $35,041 a year, or $2,920 a month and $1,348 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-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 | $35,300 | $2,942 |
| Working in DC | $35,041 | $2,920 |
| Working in VA | $34,796 | $2,900 |
| Working in MD | $34,620 | $2,885 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for receptionists and information clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $42,630 buys what about $39,152 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 13.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$36,190
- Baltimore, MD$39,470
- Winchester, VA$36,650
- Lexington Park, MD$39,540
- Gettysburg, PA$35,560
- Chambersburg, PA$37,310
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 Washington: questions
How much do receptionists and information clerks make an hour in Washington?
$20.50 an hour on average, and $19.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level receptionists and information clerks salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the receptionists and information clerks take-home pay in Washington?
About $35,041 a year ($2,920 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,630.
Do receptionists and information clerks earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.98, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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