Receptionists and Information Clerks salary
in Cedar Rapids, IA
- Middle 50%
- $31,910–$41,600
- vs U.S. median
- -1%
- Metro rank
- #147 of 495
Receptionists and Information Clerks in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro earn a median of $37,690 a year, based on BLS estimates for 500 jobs (May 2025). That is 1% below the U.S. median of $38,010 and 1% above the IA statewide median of $37,330. It ranks #147 of 495 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE500 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in other IA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Dubuque, IA | $38,830 |
| Iowa City, IA | $38,740 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $38,380 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $38,250 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $37,910 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $36,900 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $36,330 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $36,170 |
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Questions
What is the average Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Cedar Rapids?
The BLS median is $37,690 a year (May 2025). Half of the 500 jobs pay between $31,910 and $41,600. The 10th percentile is $28,050 and the 90th is $45,940.
Is Cedar Rapids a high-paying metro for Receptionists and Information Clerks?
That is 1% below the U.S. median of $38,010 and 1% above the IA statewide median of $37,330. It ranks #147 of 495 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Receptionists and Information Clerks make an hour in Cedar Rapids?
About $18.12 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $37,690 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $15.34–$20.00 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.