Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in North Carolina
Receptionists and Information Clerks in North Carolina have a median of $35,440 a year, below the national $38,010 (−7%); the state ranks 41st of 51 states by median. That is 26% less than the median across all occupations in North Carolina ($47,970). Among neighbouring states, Virginia, Georgia and South Carolina pay more (up to $37,060 in Virginia) and Tennessee pays less (down to $34,910 in Tennessee). North Carolina employs 20,080 receptionists and information clerks, 4.06 per 1,000 jobs, the 15th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.69 means it is less common in North Carolina than nationally.
North Carolina vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| North Carolina | Hourly | $11.19 | $14.00 | $17.04 | $19.25 | $22.22 | $17.04 | 20,080 | 4.06 | 0.69 |
| Annual | $23,270 | $29,120 | $35,440 | $40,050 | $46,210 | $35,450 | ||||
| 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
- 41st of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 15th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.69
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.06
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of North Carolina'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 North Carolina
16 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching North Carolina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $17.57 | $36,550 | $25,670 | $50,260 | 3,690 | 4.97 | 0.85 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $17.45 | $36,300 | $23,050 | $49,320 | 5,880 | 4.33 | 0.74 |
| Burlington, NC | $17.42 | $36,230 | $24,450 | $41,260 | 300 | 4.49 | 0.77 |
| Asheville, NC | $17.31 | $36,000 | $24,600 | $45,610 | 750 | 4.14 | 0.71 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $17.30 | $35,990 | $25,930 | $44,920 | 880 | 2.55 | 0.44 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $17.05 | $35,470 | $28,320 | $44,860 | 4,370 | 5.73 | 0.98 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $17.00 | $35,360 | $23,000 | $45,010 | 1,210 | 4.43 | 0.76 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $16.69 | $34,720 | $25,040 | $43,880 | 190 | 3.40 | 0.58 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $16.69 | $34,710 | $21,060 | $47,220 | 150 | 3.75 | 0.64 |
| Wilmington, NC | $16.47 | $34,260 | $22,080 | $44,960 | 1,210 | 6.33 | 1.08 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $16.38 | $34,070 | $22,260 | $43,920 | 1,360 | 3.71 | 0.63 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $16.28 | $33,870 | $21,960 | $43,920 | 420 | 2.71 | 0.46 |
| Greenville, NC | $16.19 | $33,680 | $23,760 | $43,680 | 360 | 4.43 | 0.76 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $15.62 | $32,490 | $24,070 | $41,600 | 450 | 3.40 | 0.58 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $15.54 | $32,330 | $21,630 | $42,820 | 200 | 4.67 | 0.80 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $14.71 | $30,600 | $21,740 | $40,050 | 270 | 5.09 | 0.87 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $16.75 | $34,840 | $23,000 | $43,920 | 1,120 | 4.43 | 0.76 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $15.84 | $32,940 | $22,290 | $42,840 | 1,080 | 4.08 | 0.70 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $15.67 | $32,590 | $22,210 | $44,460 | 770 | 3.25 | 0.56 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $17.04 | $35,440 | 20,080 | 0.69 |
| Georgia | $17.36 | $36,100 | 26,080 | 0.91 |
| South Carolina | $17.07 | $35,510 | 11,280 | 0.84 |
| Tennessee | $16.79 | $34,910 | 11,460 | 0.60 |
| Virginia | $17.82 | $37,060 | 23,360 | 0.97 |
See the national page for Receptionists and Information Clerks (every state ranked) and the North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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.