Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$37,230
↑ 44.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Receptionists and Information Clerks — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Receptionists and Information Clerks — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 44.9% since 2011 ($25,690 → $37,230)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $37,230
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.5% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -1%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,230 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $35,840 | +5.5% |
| 2022 | $33,960 | +13.4% |
| 2021 | $29,950 | -3.7% |
| 2020 | $31,110 | +3.5% |
| 2019 | $30,050 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | $29,140 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | $28,390 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | $27,920 | +2.3% |
| 2015 | $27,300 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | $26,760 | +1.3% |
| 2013 | $26,410 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | $25,990 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | $25,690 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.