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Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Washington

Median: $44,710 / year · $21.49 / hr · 2025

18% above the U.S. average

Mean
$45,690
$21.97 / hr
Median hourly
$21.49 / hr
10th–90th percentile
$36,730 – $57,840
U.S. median
$38,010
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$36,730
  • Median$44,710
  • Mean$45,690
  • 90th percentile$57,840

U.S. median $38,010

Take-home estimate

$37,908

On a $44,710 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$3,381 (7.6%)
  • Social Security$2,772 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$648 (1.5%)
  • Net take-home$37,908 (84.8%)
  • Share of $44,710 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$41,781

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Washington RPP is 107.0 (7% above the U.S. average).

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ZIP codes in Washington

99301Pasco city98052Redmond city98012Mill Creek city98682Vancouver city98208Eastmont CDP99208Spokane city98391Lake Tapps CDP98115Seattle city98270Marysville city98133Shoreline city98003Federal Way city98661Vancouver city

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Highest-paying states for Receptionists and Information Clerks

Washington ranks #3 of 51 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($44,710).

Receptionists and Information Clerks median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest District of Columbia$49,060
#2Alaska$44,720
#3Washington$44,710
#4California$44,100
#5Massachusetts$43,870
#6New York$43,080
#7Rhode Island$42,620
#8Maine$42,440
#9Colorado$42,010
#10New Jersey$41,650
#11Hawaii$41,600
#12Wisconsin$41,150
#13Oregon$40,900
#14Connecticut$40,630
#15North Dakota$39,530
#16Arizona$38,730
#17Vermont$38,370
#18South Dakota$38,280
#19New Hampshire$38,160
#20Maryland$38,100
#21Nebraska$37,860
#22Minnesota$37,510
#23Wyoming$37,480
#24Michigan$37,470
#25Illinois$37,400
#26Montana$37,360
#27Iowa$37,330
#28Virginia$37,060
#29Nevada$37,050
#30Utah$36,960
#31Florida$36,810
#32Idaho$36,810
#33Pennsylvania$36,810
#34Delaware$36,310
#35Indiana$36,160
#36Georgia$36,100
#37Kansas$36,050
#38Ohio$35,920
#39Missouri$35,740
#40South Carolina$35,510
#41North Carolina$35,440
#42Texas$35,210
#43New Mexico$35,140
#44Tennessee$34,910
#45Arkansas$34,840
#46Oklahoma$34,560
#47Kentucky$32,940
#48Louisiana$32,750
#49Alabama$32,590
#50West Virginia$31,920
#51 Lowest Mississippi$31,160

Frequently asked questions

What is the median receptionists and information clerks salary in Washington?
The OEWS median is $44,710 per year ($21.49 / hr) (2025), 18% above the U.S. average.
How much does a receptionists and information clerks make per hour in Washington?
The OEWS hourly median is $21.49 / hr.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $37,908 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does receptionists and information clerks pay compare nationally?
The Washington median is 18% above the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $38,010.
Which states pay receptionists and information clerkss the most?
District of Columbia has the highest published OEWS median at $49,060. Washington ranks #3 of 51.
What is that salary worth after Washington living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 107.0 (U.S. = 100), 7% above the U.S. average. $44,710 in Washington has about the same purchasing power as $41,781 at U.S. average prices.