Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Utah
Receptionists and Information Clerks in Utah have a median of $36,960 a year, below the national $38,010 (−3%); the state ranks 30th of 51 states by median. That is 26% less than the median across all occupations in Utah ($50,110). Among neighbouring states, Colorado, Arizona, Wyoming and Nevada pay more (up to $42,010 in Colorado) and Idaho and New Mexico pay less (down to $35,140 in New Mexico). Utah employs 12,020 receptionists and information clerks, 6.93 per 1,000 jobs, the 23rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.18 is close to the national share.
Utah vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Utah | Hourly | $13.40 | $15.27 | $17.77 | $20.49 | $22.70 | $17.94 | 12,020 | 6.93 | 1.18 |
| Annual | $27,870 | $31,750 | $36,960 | $42,630 | $47,210 | $37,320 | ||||
| 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
- 30th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 23rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.18
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.93
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Utah'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 Utah
5 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Utah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $18.18 | $37,810 | $28,700 | $49,090 | 4,660 | 5.64 | 0.96 |
| Ogden, UT | $17.70 | $36,810 | $27,670 | $46,280 | 2,050 | 7.56 | 1.29 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $17.68 | $36,770 | $27,600 | $45,490 | 2,650 | 8.71 | 1.49 |
| St. George, UT | $17.35 | $36,090 | $27,660 | $44,660 | 810 | 8.98 | 1.53 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $17.20 | $35,770 | $23,810 | $44,080 | 520 | 7.72 | 1.32 |
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area | $17.80 | $37,020 | $27,450 | $45,880 | 580 | 8.59 | 1.47 |
| High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area | $17.63 | $36,660 | $26,950 | $45,230 | 780 | 6.98 | 1.19 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Receptionists and Information Clerks (every state ranked) and the Utah 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 Utah 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.