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How much does a receptionist and information clerk make in Albany?

$39,790a year

Median yearly pay for receptionist and information clerks in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $19.13 an hour or $3,316 a month.

Hourly
$19.13
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
71 of 393
Jobs in the area
2,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,300Median: $39,790Highest 10%: $49,550
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,300$16.01
25th$36,440$17.52
Median$39,790$19.13
75th$45,650$21.95
90th$49,550$23.82

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for receptionist and information clerks.

New York, NY$44,690
Syracuse, NY$39,900
Kingston, NY$39,540
Glens Falls, NY$39,440
Kiryas Joel, NY$39,410
Ithaca, NY$39,400
Buffalo, NY$38,960
Rochester, NY$38,550
Elmira, NY$37,380
Binghamton, NY$37,010
Utica, NY$36,810
Watertown, NY$36,160
Receptionist and Information Clerk salary in New York Receptionist and Information Clerk salary in all states

Related jobs in Albany

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$74,730
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$73,360
Postal Service Clerk$62,610
Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,070
Public Safety Telecommunicator$61,670
Brokerage Clerk$61,450
Cargo and Freight Agent$59,890
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$58,490
Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,470
Production$57,310
Salaries for every job in Albany, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a receptionist and information clerk make an hour in Albany?

The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $19.13 ($39,790 a year).

Do receptionist and information clerks make more in Albany than the national average?

Yes: $39,790 against $38,010 nationally, 5% more.

How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $43,080, so Albany pays 8% less.

Where does Albany rank for receptionist and information clerk pay?

71 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a receptionist and information clerk make starting out in Albany?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,550 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.