Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in West Virginia
In West Virginia, receptionists and information clerks earn a median $31,920 a year, well below the national median of $38,010 (−16%); the state ranks 50th of 51 states by median. That is 30% less than the median across all occupations in West Virginia ($45,300). Every neighbouring state pays more: Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Kentucky range from $32,940 in Kentucky to $38,100 in Maryland. West Virginia employs 5,470 receptionists and information clerks, 7.79 per 1,000 jobs, the 38th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.33 means the occupation is more concentrated in West Virginia than nationally.
West Virginia vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| West Virginia | Hourly | $11.39 | $13.57 | $15.34 | $17.73 | $20.55 | $15.85 | 5,470 | 7.79 | 1.33 |
| Annual | $23,690 | $28,230 | $31,920 | $36,880 | $42,740 | $32,960 | ||||
| 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
- 50th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 38th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.33
- Jobs per 1,000
- 7.79
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of West Virginia'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 West Virginia
10 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching West Virginia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $19.83 | $41,240 | $33,600 | $54,790 | 17,920 | 5.71 | 0.98 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $17.35 | $36,090 | $28,770 | $46,020 | 380 | 5.58 | 0.95 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $17.13 | $35,630 | $28,710 | $44,860 | 790 | 7.38 | 1.26 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $16.68 | $34,690 | $25,700 | $42,640 | 280 | 7.73 | 1.32 |
| Morgantown, WV | $15.95 | $33,170 | $23,370 | $44,860 | 600 | 8.88 | 1.52 |
| Charleston, WV | $15.77 | $32,810 | $23,760 | $41,240 | 800 | 7.71 | 1.32 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $15.33 | $31,890 | $23,560 | $39,230 | 1,050 | 7.50 | 1.28 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $15.33 | $31,880 | $25,700 | $39,680 | 330 | 8.97 | 1.53 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $15.27 | $31,750 | $23,400 | $43,540 | 410 | 7.04 | 1.20 |
| Beckley, WV | $14.51 | $30,180 | $23,640 | $41,410 | 350 | 8.06 | 1.38 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $14.81 | $30,790 | $23,560 | $41,990 | 970 | 6.67 | 1.14 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $14.60 | $30,370 | $23,290 | $42,340 | 620 | 8.14 | 1.39 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $15.34 | $31,920 | 5,470 | 1.33 |
| Kentucky | $15.84 | $32,940 | 9,290 | 0.79 |
| Maryland | $18.32 | $38,100 | 18,390 | 1.14 |
| Ohio | $17.27 | $35,920 | 30,850 | 0.95 |
| Pennsylvania | $17.70 | $36,810 | 37,830 | 1.07 |
| Virginia | $17.82 | $37,060 | 23,360 | 0.97 |
See the national page for Receptionists and Information Clerks (every state ranked) and the West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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.