Receptionists and Information Clerks salary
in Lake Charles, LA
- Middle 50%
- $26,510–$36,080
- vs U.S. median
- -17%
- Metro rank
- #439 of 495
Receptionists and Information Clerks in the Lake Charles, LA metro earn a median of $31,620 a year, based on BLS estimates for 570 jobs (May 2025). That is 17% below the U.S. median of $38,010 and 3% below the LA statewide median of $32,750. It ranks #439 of 495 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE570 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in other LA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $35,750 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $33,750 |
| Hammond, LA | $32,130 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $31,910 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $31,760 |
| Alexandria, LA | $31,500 |
| Monroe, LA | $31,250 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $31,060 |
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Questions
What is the average Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Lake Charles?
The BLS median is $31,620 a year (May 2025). Half of the 570 jobs pay between $26,510 and $36,080. The 10th percentile is $19,280 and the 90th is $42,990.
Is Lake Charles a high-paying metro for Receptionists and Information Clerks?
That is 17% below the U.S. median of $38,010 and 3% below the LA statewide median of $32,750. It ranks #439 of 495 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Receptionists and Information Clerks make an hour in Lake Charles?
About $15.20 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $31,620 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $12.75–$17.35 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.