Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Connecticut
The median for receptionists and information clerks in Connecticut is $40,630 a year, somewhat above the national $38,010 (+7%); the state ranks 14th of 51 states by median. That is 32% less than the median across all occupations in Connecticut ($59,690). Every neighbouring state pays more: Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island range from $42,620 in Rhode Island to $43,870 in Massachusetts. Connecticut employs 14,980 receptionists and information clerks, 8.83 per 1,000 jobs, the 20th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.51 means the occupation is more concentrated in Connecticut than nationally.
Connecticut vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Connecticut | Hourly | $16.40 | $17.43 | $19.53 | $22.67 | $26.04 | $20.65 | 14,980 | 8.83 | 1.51 |
| Annual | $34,120 | $36,250 | $40,630 | $47,160 | $54,170 | $42,960 | ||||
| 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
- 14th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 20th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.51
- Jobs per 1,000
- 8.83
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Connecticut'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 Connecticut
5 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Connecticut 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $21.45 | $44,610 | $35,070 | $55,840 | 4,780 | 11.83 | 2.02 |
| New Haven, CT | $20.61 | $42,880 | $34,170 | $60,060 | 2,680 | 9.52 | 1.63 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $19.73 | $41,050 | $34,010 | $49,920 | 1,550 | 9.65 | 1.65 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $18.64 | $38,780 | $34,010 | $49,040 | 4,140 | 6.91 | 1.18 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $18.21 | $37,870 | $34,010 | $49,410 | 1,010 | 7.95 | 1.36 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $18.76 | $39,010 | $34,010 | $49,810 | 540 | 8.13 | 1.39 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $19.53 | $40,630 | 14,980 | 1.51 |
| Massachusetts | $21.09 | $43,870 | 18,970 | 0.89 |
| New York | $20.71 | $43,080 | 65,010 | 1.15 |
| Rhode Island | $20.49 | $42,620 | 4,270 | 1.45 |
See the national page for Receptionists and Information Clerks (every state ranked) and the Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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.