Receptionists and Information Clerks pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,570 a year or less, while the top 10% make $51,410 or more. The middle half of receptionists and information clerks in Portland earn between $38,200 and $47,430.
- $36K10th
- $38K25th
- $44KMedian
- $47K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,590 | $3,632 | $20.96 |
| Median | $43,630 | $3,636 | $20.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,200 | $3,183 | $18.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,430 | $3,952 | $22.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Receptionists and information clerks in Portland earn 4% more than the Oregon average ($42,040) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($39,460). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $38,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $43,590 | $43,630 | $35,570 | $51,410 | 8,340 |
| Oregon | $42,040 | $40,900 | $33,970 | $49,660 | 13,590 |
| United States | $39,460 | $38,010 | $28,760 | $49,950 | 910,180 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $43,590, a single filer in Portland takes home about $34,215 a year, or $2,851 a month and $1,316 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $37,205 | $3,100 |
| Working in OR | $34,215 | $2,851 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for receptionists and information clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $43,590 buys what about $41,348 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 12.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 1st of 8 Oregon metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for receptionists and information clerks
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($53,200).
- San Francisco, CA$53,200
- San Jose, CA$52,950
- Vallejo, CA$51,950
- Santa Rosa, CA$49,340
- Napa, CA$48,950
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Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Portland: questions
How much do receptionists and information clerks make an hour in Portland?
$20.96 an hour on average, and $20.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level receptionists and information clerks salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,570 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the receptionists and information clerks take-home pay in Portland?
About $34,215 a year ($2,851 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,590. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do receptionists and information clerks earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more than the U.S. average for this job ($39,460).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-4171; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.18, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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