Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Oregon
The median for receptionists and information clerks in Oregon is $40,900 a year, somewhat above the national $38,010 (+8%); the state ranks 13th of 51 states by median. That is 28% less than the median across all occupations in Oregon ($57,000). Among neighbouring states, Washington and California pay more (up to $44,710 in Washington) and Nevada and Idaho pay less (down to $36,810 in Idaho). Oregon employs 13,590 receptionists and information clerks, 6.91 per 1,000 jobs, the 21st largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.18 is close to the national share.
Oregon vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Oregon | Hourly | $16.33 | $17.71 | $19.66 | $22.36 | $23.87 | $20.21 | 13,590 | 6.91 | 1.18 |
| Annual | $33,970 | $36,840 | $40,900 | $46,510 | $49,660 | $42,040 | ||||
| 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
- 13th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 21st of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.18
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.91
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Oregon'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 Oregon
8 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Oregon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $20.98 | $43,630 | $35,570 | $51,410 | 8,340 | 6.90 | 1.18 |
| Bend, OR | $20.60 | $42,840 | $34,510 | $49,060 | 890 | 8.21 | 1.40 |
| Medford, OR | $19.53 | $40,630 | $34,450 | $46,570 | 910 | 10.23 | 1.75 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $18.97 | $39,460 | $33,450 | $48,520 | 200 | 6.39 | 1.09 |
| Albany, OR | $18.90 | $39,300 | $31,320 | $51,940 | 280 | 5.83 | 1.00 |
| Salem, OR | $18.52 | $38,510 | $31,410 | $48,310 | 1,290 | 6.85 | 1.17 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $18.03 | $37,510 | $31,110 | $46,850 | 1,250 | 7.91 | 1.35 |
| Corvallis, OR | $17.96 | $37,360 | $31,060 | $47,530 | 280 | 7.37 | 1.26 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $18.54 | $38,560 | $31,270 | $48,290 | 380 | 5.15 | 0.88 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $18.20 | $37,850 | $31,750 | $49,410 | 750 | 6.60 | 1.13 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $18.00 | $37,440 | $30,980 | $46,680 | 380 | 7.55 | 1.29 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $19.66 | $40,900 | 13,590 | 1.18 |
| California | $21.20 | $44,100 | 82,470 | 0.77 |
| Idaho | $17.70 | $36,810 | 5,340 | 1.06 |
| Nevada | $17.81 | $37,050 | 10,650 | 1.17 |
| Washington | $21.49 | $44,710 | 26,500 | 1.28 |
See the national page for Receptionists and Information Clerks (every state ranked) and the Oregon 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 Oregon 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.