Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in New Jersey
The median for receptionists and information clerks in New Jersey is $41,650 a year, somewhat above the national $38,010 (+10%); the state ranks 10th of 51 states by median. That is 29% less than the median across all occupations in New Jersey ($58,570). Among neighbouring states, New York pays more (up to $43,080 in New York) and Pennsylvania and Delaware pay less (down to $36,310 in Delaware). New Jersey employs 42,060 receptionists and information clerks, 9.81 per 1,000 jobs, the 5th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.68 means the occupation is more concentrated in New Jersey than nationally.
New Jersey vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| New Jersey | Hourly | $16.07 | $17.60 | $20.02 | $22.59 | $26.10 | $20.65 | 42,060 | 9.81 | 1.68 |
| Annual | $33,420 | $36,600 | $41,650 | $46,980 | $54,290 | $42,950 | ||||
| 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
- 10th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 5th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.68
- Jobs per 1,000
- 9.81
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of New Jersey'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 New Jersey
6 metropolitan areas touching New Jersey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $21.48 | $44,690 | $35,060 | $59,720 | 74,190 | 7.82 | 1.34 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $19.49 | $40,550 | $33,250 | $53,940 | 1,980 | 8.25 | 1.41 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $18.83 | $39,160 | $32,950 | $48,040 | 1,630 | 9.69 | 1.65 |
| Vineland, NJ | $18.50 | $38,480 | $32,220 | $48,310 | 570 | 9.18 | 1.57 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $18.29 | $38,030 | $27,520 | $49,500 | 22,210 | 7.67 | 1.31 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $18.05 | $37,540 | $28,400 | $48,540 | 2,610 | 6.91 | 1.18 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $20.02 | $41,650 | 42,060 | 1.68 |
| Delaware | $17.46 | $36,310 | 2,880 | 1.01 |
| New York | $20.71 | $43,080 | 65,010 | 1.15 |
| Pennsylvania | $17.70 | $36,810 | 37,830 | 1.07 |
See the national page for Receptionists and Information Clerks (every state ranked) and the New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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.