Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Pennsylvania
Receptionists and Information Clerks in Pennsylvania have a median of $36,810 a year, below the national $38,010 (−3%); the state ranks 31st of 51 states by median. That is 26% less than the median across all occupations in Pennsylvania ($49,690). Among neighbouring states, New York, New Jersey and Maryland pay more (up to $43,080 in New York) and Delaware, Ohio and West Virginia pay less (down to $31,920 in West Virginia). Pennsylvania employs 37,830 receptionists and information clerks, 6.24 per 1,000 jobs, the 7th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.07 is close to the national share.
Pennsylvania vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Pennsylvania | Hourly | $11.93 | $14.76 | $17.70 | $20.64 | $23.23 | $17.78 | 37,830 | 6.24 | 1.07 |
| Annual | $24,820 | $30,700 | $36,810 | $42,930 | $48,310 | $36,980 | ||||
| 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
- 31st of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 7th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.07
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.24
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Pennsylvania'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 Pennsylvania
16 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Pennsylvania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $17.75 | $36,920 | $27,920 | $46,280 | 1,970 | 5.88 | 1.00 |
| Lancaster, PA | $17.68 | $36,770 | $25,830 | $47,130 | 1,730 | 6.86 | 1.17 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $17.59 | $36,590 | $26,610 | $49,320 | 400 | 6.71 | 1.15 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $17.50 | $36,400 | $23,640 | $46,420 | 1,160 | 6.32 | 1.08 |
| Reading, PA | $17.49 | $36,390 | $26,850 | $47,870 | 1,160 | 6.62 | 1.13 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $17.45 | $36,300 | $24,450 | $48,200 | 6,100 | 5.47 | 0.94 |
| Lebanon, PA | $17.31 | $36,010 | $26,460 | $45,650 | 250 | 4.68 | 0.80 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $17.14 | $35,650 | $23,600 | $45,390 | 1,620 | 6.32 | 1.08 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $16.96 | $35,280 | $27,900 | $46,270 | 180 | 5.65 | 0.97 |
| State College, PA | $16.76 | $34,860 | $22,260 | $44,610 | 470 | 6.84 | 1.17 |
| Williamsport, PA | $16.25 | $33,790 | $21,270 | $43,710 | 310 | 6.25 | 1.07 |
| Johnstown, PA | $16.01 | $33,310 | $21,870 | $44,600 | 250 | 5.29 | 0.90 |
| Altoona, PA | $15.50 | $32,240 | $22,180 | $42,600 | 370 | 6.28 | 1.07 |
| Erie, PA | $15.48 | $32,210 | $22,080 | $42,830 | 890 | 7.35 | 1.26 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $16.94 | $35,240 | $23,680 | $44,040 | 1,060 | 5.66 | 0.97 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $16.92 | $35,200 | $25,590 | $45,180 | 860 | 6.62 | 1.13 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $16.92 | $35,190 | $23,350 | $44,360 | 900 | 6.00 | 1.03 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $16.88 | $35,100 | $24,810 | $43,480 | 710 | 5.04 | 0.86 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $17.70 | $36,810 | 37,830 | 1.07 |
| Delaware | $17.46 | $36,310 | 2,880 | 1.01 |
| Maryland | $18.32 | $38,100 | 18,390 | 1.14 |
| New Jersey | $20.02 | $41,650 | 42,060 | 1.68 |
| New York | $20.71 | $43,080 | 65,010 | 1.15 |
| Ohio | $17.27 | $35,920 | 30,850 | 0.95 |
| West Virginia | $15.34 | $31,920 | 5,470 | 1.33 |
See the national page for Receptionists and Information Clerks (every state ranked) and the Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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.