Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Ohio
Receptionists and Information Clerks in Ohio have a median of $35,920 a year, below the national $38,010 (−5%); the state ranks 38th of 51 states by median. That is 27% less than the median across all occupations in Ohio ($49,380). Among neighbouring states, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Indiana pay more (up to $37,470 in Michigan) and Kentucky and West Virginia pay less (down to $31,920 in West Virginia). Ohio employs 30,850 receptionists and information clerks, 5.56 per 1,000 jobs, the 8th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.95 is close to the national share.
Ohio vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Ohio | Hourly | $12.53 | $14.38 | $17.27 | $19.00 | $22.52 | $17.32 | 30,850 | 5.56 | 0.95 |
| Annual | $26,070 | $29,910 | $35,920 | $39,520 | $46,840 | $36,030 | ||||
| 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
- 38th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 8th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.95
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.56
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Ohio'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 Ohio
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Ohio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $17.75 | $36,910 | $27,560 | $48,890 | 5,960 | 5.39 | 0.92 |
| Toledo, OH | $17.65 | $36,710 | $27,190 | $46,110 | 1,900 | 6.51 | 1.11 |
| Akron, OH | $17.63 | $36,670 | $27,180 | $47,510 | 2,120 | 6.62 | 1.13 |
| Cleveland, OH | $17.46 | $36,320 | $27,310 | $47,550 | 5,700 | 5.53 | 0.94 |
| Springfield, OH | $17.13 | $35,630 | $26,350 | $42,880 | 280 | 6.08 | 1.04 |
| Lima, OH | $17.12 | $35,600 | $26,460 | $43,400 | 370 | 7.43 | 1.27 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $17.00 | $35,360 | $24,980 | $44,840 | 2,140 | 5.76 | 0.98 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $16.95 | $35,250 | $24,750 | $46,640 | 5,560 | 5.05 | 0.86 |
| Sandusky, OH | $16.75 | $34,830 | $26,840 | $44,460 | 280 | 5.65 | 0.96 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $16.68 | $34,690 | $25,700 | $42,640 | 280 | 7.73 | 1.32 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $16.66 | $34,640 | $24,500 | $45,520 | 1,030 | 6.32 | 1.08 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $16.41 | $34,140 | $25,520 | $44,350 | 990 | 6.20 | 1.06 |
| Mansfield, OH | $15.95 | $33,170 | $22,950 | $47,750 | 290 | 5.88 | 1.00 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $15.33 | $31,890 | $23,560 | $39,230 | 1,050 | 7.50 | 1.28 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $15.27 | $31,750 | $23,400 | $43,540 | 410 | 7.04 | 1.20 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $16.77 | $34,870 | $25,400 | $46,210 | 760 | 5.55 | 0.95 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $16.67 | $34,670 | $22,910 | $43,090 | 1,270 | 5.08 | 0.87 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $16.65 | $34,640 | $23,820 | $43,920 | 1,400 | 5.67 | 0.97 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $16.45 | $34,210 | $27,080 | $43,400 | 1,000 | 6.11 | 1.04 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $17.27 | $35,920 | 30,850 | 0.95 |
| Indiana | $17.39 | $36,160 | 17,360 | 0.93 |
| Kentucky | $15.84 | $32,940 | 9,290 | 0.79 |
| Michigan | $18.02 | $37,470 | 25,230 | 0.98 |
| Pennsylvania | $17.70 | $36,810 | 37,830 | 1.07 |
| West Virginia | $15.34 | $31,920 | 5,470 | 1.33 |
See the national page for Receptionists and Information Clerks (every state ranked) and the Ohio 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 Ohio 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.