Receptionists and Information Clerks salary
in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Middle 50%
- $40,600–$50,810
- vs U.S. median
- +21%
- Metro rank
- #5 of 495
Receptionists and Information Clerks in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro earn a median of $45,820 a year, based on BLS estimates for 14,260 jobs (May 2025). That is 21% above the U.S. median of $38,010 and 2% above the WA statewide median of $44,710. It ranks #5 of 495 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE14,260 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in other WA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $45,060 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $44,130 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $43,530 |
| Bellingham, WA | $43,400 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $42,910 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $42,490 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $42,100 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $41,800 |
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Questions
What is the average Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Seattle?
The BLS median is $45,820 a year (May 2025). Half of the 14,260 jobs pay between $40,600 and $50,810. The 10th percentile is $37,570 and the 90th is $60,520.
Is Seattle a high-paying metro for Receptionists and Information Clerks?
That is 21% above the U.S. median of $38,010 and 2% above the WA statewide median of $44,710. It ranks #5 of 495 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Receptionists and Information Clerks make an hour in Seattle?
About $22.03 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $45,820 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $19.52–$24.43 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.