Receptionists and Information Clerks salary
in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Middle 50%
- $38,240–$48,100
- vs U.S. median
- +16%
- Metro rank
- #24 of 495
Receptionists and Information Clerks in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro earn a median of $43,930 a year, based on BLS estimates for 14,320 jobs (May 2025). That is 16% above the U.S. median of $38,010 and in line with the MA statewide median of $43,870. It ranks #24 of 495 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE14,320 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in other MA metros
6 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Barnstable Town, MA | $45,820 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $44,940 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $41,890 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $41,770 |
| Worcester, MA | $41,720 |
| Springfield, MA | $40,770 |
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Questions
What is the average Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Boston?
The BLS median is $43,930 a year (May 2025). Half of the 14,320 jobs pay between $38,240 and $48,100. The 10th percentile is $34,870 and the 90th is $55,750.
Is Boston a high-paying metro for Receptionists and Information Clerks?
That is 16% above the U.S. median of $38,010 and in line with the MA statewide median of $43,870. It ranks #24 of 495 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Receptionists and Information Clerks make an hour in Boston?
About $21.12 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $43,930 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $18.38–$23.13 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.