Receptionists and Information Clerks salary
in Dubuque, IA
- Middle 50%
- $32,790–$42,340
- vs U.S. median
- +2%
- Metro rank
- #111 of 495
Receptionists and Information Clerks in the Dubuque, IA metro earn a median of $38,830 a year, based on BLS estimates for 200 jobs (May 2025). That is 2% above the U.S. median of $38,010 and 4% above the IA statewide median of $37,330. It ranks #111 of 495 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE200 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $37,690 |
| 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 Dubuque?
The BLS median is $38,830 a year (May 2025). Half of the 200 jobs pay between $32,790 and $42,340. The 10th percentile is $29,430 and the 90th is $45,710.
Is Dubuque a high-paying metro for Receptionists and Information Clerks?
That is 2% above the U.S. median of $38,010 and 4% above the IA statewide median of $37,330. It ranks #111 of 495 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Receptionists and Information Clerks make an hour in Dubuque?
About $18.67 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $38,830 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $15.76–$20.36 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.