Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Minnesota
At $37,510 a year, the median for receptionists and information clerks in Minnesota is close to the national median of $38,010 (−1%); Minnesota ranks 22nd of 51 states by median. That is 34% less than the median across all occupations in Minnesota ($56,920). Among neighbouring states, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota pay more (up to $41,150 in Wisconsin) and Iowa pays less (down to $37,330 in Iowa). Minnesota employs 11,800 receptionists and information clerks, 4.00 per 1,000 jobs, the 24th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.68 means it is less common in Minnesota than nationally.
Minnesota vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Minnesota | Hourly | $13.62 | $15.19 | $18.04 | $21.41 | $24.30 | $18.63 | 11,800 | 4.00 | 0.68 |
| Annual | $28,320 | $31,600 | $37,510 | $44,530 | $50,540 | $38,750 | ||||
| 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
- 22nd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 24th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.68
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.00
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Minnesota'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 Minnesota
9 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Minnesota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $19.54 | $40,640 | $31,030 | $50,730 | 780 | 9.24 | 1.58 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $18.76 | $39,020 | $29,640 | $50,010 | 200 | 3.82 | 0.65 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $18.54 | $38,560 | $28,270 | $48,590 | 2,430 | 13.61 | 2.33 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $18.51 | $38,500 | $29,140 | $48,540 | 700 | 4.69 | 0.80 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $18.27 | $38,000 | $28,590 | $51,910 | 8,780 | 4.50 | 0.77 |
| Mankato, MN | $18.25 | $37,950 | $26,680 | $49,900 | 190 | 3.45 | 0.59 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $17.89 | $37,210 | $26,780 | $48,360 | 380 | 3.61 | 0.62 |
| Rochester, MN | $17.58 | $36,570 | $27,550 | $50,900 | 420 | 3.38 | 0.58 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $16.99 | $35,350 | $26,730 | $47,000 | 550 | 4.40 | 0.75 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $19.03 | $39,570 | $29,640 | $49,710 | 700 | 3.61 | 0.62 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $18.18 | $37,810 | $28,120 | $49,420 | 310 | 2.60 | 0.44 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $17.38 | $36,160 | $27,310 | $47,260 | 540 | 3.50 | 0.60 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $17.00 | $35,360 | $25,330 | $44,580 | 170 | 3.83 | 0.65 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $18.04 | $37,510 | 11,800 | 0.68 |
| Iowa | $17.95 | $37,330 | 4,660 | 0.51 |
| North Dakota | $19.00 | $39,530 | 1,930 | 0.77 |
| South Dakota | $18.40 | $38,280 | 5,760 | 2.15 |
| Wisconsin | $19.78 | $41,150 | 25,580 | 1.49 |
See the national page for Receptionists and Information Clerks (every state ranked) and the Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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.