Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for receptionists and information clerks is $19.83 an hour ($41,240 a year). About 17,920 people work in this job there.

$19.83Median hourly pay
$36,410–$46,560Middle half of workers, yearly
17,920People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($38,010). It is 16% lower than the District of Columbia median ($49,060).

Pay range for receptionists and information clerks in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.15$33,600
25% of workers$17.50$36,410
Half of workers (median)$19.83$41,240
75% of workers$22.38$46,560
90% of workers$26.34$54,790

Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$41,24017,920

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for receptionists and information clerks

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -1.7% over ten years, little or no change · about 105,100 openings a year (BLS)

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Office Clerks, General$51,880
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Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$90,320
Counter and Rental Clerks$48,010
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$55,530
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$49,700

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.