Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Arizona
At $38,730 a year, the median for receptionists and information clerks in Arizona is close to the national median of $38,010 (+2%); Arizona ranks 16th of 51 states by median. That is 23% less than the median across all occupations in Arizona ($50,060). Among neighbouring states, California and Colorado pay more (up to $44,100 in California) and Nevada, Utah and New Mexico pay less (down to $35,140 in New Mexico). Arizona employs 23,220 receptionists and information clerks, 7.17 per 1,000 jobs, the 14th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.22 means the occupation is more concentrated in Arizona than nationally.
Arizona vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Arizona | Hourly | $15.45 | $17.08 | $18.62 | $21.48 | $23.04 | $19.28 | 23,220 | 7.17 | 1.22 |
| Annual | $32,130 | $35,530 | $38,730 | $44,670 | $47,930 | $40,100 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $13.83 | $16.33 | $18.27 | $21.70 | $24.01 | $18.97 | 910,180 | – | – |
| Annual | $28,760 | $33,960 | $38,010 | $45,130 | $49,950 | $39,460 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 16th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 14th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.22
- Jobs per 1,000
- 7.17
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Arizona's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Arizona
7 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Arizona publish a row for receptionists and information clerks, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | $19.15 | $39,830 | $34,630 | $47,400 | 670 | 10.06 | 1.72 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $18.92 | $39,340 | $33,670 | $48,750 | 16,850 | 7.09 | 1.21 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $18.16 | $37,770 | $31,970 | $45,770 | 770 | 10.65 | 1.82 |
| Tucson, AZ | $17.81 | $37,040 | $31,160 | $45,520 | 2,730 | 7.01 | 1.20 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $17.48 | $36,370 | $31,150 | $44,450 | 530 | 9.36 | 1.60 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $17.31 | $36,000 | $30,580 | $44,660 | 220 | 6.36 | 1.09 |
| Yuma, AZ | $17.30 | $35,990 | $30,580 | $44,410 | 440 | 6.32 | 1.08 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $18.01 | $37,460 | $30,580 | $46,310 | 610 | 6.22 | 1.06 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $18.62 | $38,730 | 23,220 | 1.22 |
| California | $21.20 | $44,100 | 82,470 | 0.77 |
| Colorado | $20.20 | $42,010 | 11,020 | 0.66 |
| New Mexico | $16.89 | $35,140 | 5,650 | 1.11 |
| Nevada | $17.81 | $37,050 | 10,650 | 1.17 |
| Utah | $17.77 | $36,960 | 12,020 | 1.18 |
See the national page for Receptionists and Information Clerks (every state ranked) and the Arizona wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Arizona estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.