Receptionists and Information Clerks pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,720 or more. The middle half of receptionists and information clerks in Richmond earn between $31,100 and $40,260.
- $29K10th
- $31K25th
- $36KMedian
- $40K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,750 | $3,062 | $17.67 |
| Median | $36,400 | $3,033 | $17.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,100 | $2,592 | $14.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $40,260 | $3,355 | $19.36 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Receptionists and information clerks in Richmond earn 4% less than the Virginia average ($38,100) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($39,460). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $38,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $36,750 | $36,400 | $28,530 | $45,720 | 3,550 |
| Virginia | $38,100 | $37,060 | $28,800 | $47,220 | 23,360 |
| 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $36,750, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $30,410 a year, or $2,534 a month and $1,170 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for receptionists and information clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $36,750 buys what about $37,554 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 10.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 3rd of 9 Virginia metro areas for this job; Harrisonburg pays the most ($38,340).
- Harrisonburg$38,340
- Charlottesville$37,690
- Richmond$36,750
- Winchester$36,650
- Staunton$36,300
- Virginia Beach$35,710
- Blacksburg$35,220
- Roanoke$34,370
- Lynchburg$34,220
All Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries in Virginia
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 Richmond: questions
How much do receptionists and information clerks make an hour in Richmond?
$17.67 an hour on average, and $17.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level receptionists and information clerks salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the receptionists and information clerks take-home pay in Richmond?
About $30,410 a year ($2,534 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,750.
Do receptionists and information clerks earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less 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 Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.92, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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