Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Vermont
At $38,370 a year, the median for receptionists and information clerks in Vermont is close to the national median of $38,010 (+1%); Vermont ranks 17th of 51 states by median. That is 32% less than the median across all occupations in Vermont ($56,390). Among neighbouring states, Massachusetts and New York pay more (up to $43,870 in Massachusetts) and New Hampshire pays less (down to $38,160 in New Hampshire). Vermont employs 1,160 receptionists and information clerks, 3.81 per 1,000 jobs, the 51st largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.65 means it is less common in Vermont than nationally.
Vermont vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Vermont | Hourly | $14.82 | $16.87 | $18.45 | $20.35 | $22.51 | $18.74 | 1,160 | 3.81 | 0.65 |
| Annual | $30,830 | $35,090 | $38,370 | $42,320 | $46,810 | $38,980 | ||||
| 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
- 17th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 51st of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.65
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.81
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Vermont'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 Vermont
1 metropolitan area and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Vermont 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $17.98 | $37,400 | $31,290 | $48,150 | 440 | 3.68 | 0.63 |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $18.85 | $39,200 | $30,920 | $47,590 | 270 | 3.02 | 0.52 |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $18.48 | $38,440 | $30,480 | $45,140 | 440 | 5.15 | 0.88 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $18.45 | $38,370 | 1,160 | 0.65 |
| Massachusetts | $21.09 | $43,870 | 18,970 | 0.89 |
| New Hampshire | $18.34 | $38,160 | 5,320 | 1.33 |
| New York | $20.71 | $43,080 | 65,010 | 1.15 |
See the national page for Receptionists and Information Clerks (every state ranked) and the Vermont 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 Vermont 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.