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How much does a receptionist and information clerk make in Baton Rouge?

$33,750a year

Median yearly pay for receptionist and information clerks in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area. That is $16.23 an hour or $2,813 a month.

Hourly
$16.23
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
316 of 393
Jobs in the area
2,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,420Median: $33,750Highest 10%: $44,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$21,420$10.30
25th$28,080$13.50
Median$33,750$16.23
75th$37,320$17.94
90th$44,800$21.54

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for receptionist and information clerks.

New Orleans, LA$35,750
Hammond, LA$32,130
Shreveport, LA$31,910
Slidell, LA$31,760
Lake Charles, LA$31,620
Alexandria, LA$31,500
Monroe, LA$31,250
Houma, LA$31,060
Lafayette, LA$30,170
Receptionist and Information Clerk salary in Louisiana Receptionist and Information Clerk salary in all states

Related jobs in Baton Rouge

Same field, median yearly pay.

Production$64,630
Postal Service Clerk$64,480
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$61,710
Postal Service Mail Sorter$59,490
Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,010
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$58,800
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$54,580
Weigher$52,810
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$51,320
Cargo and Freight Agent$51,230
Salaries for every job in Baton Rouge, LA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area is $16.23 ($33,750 a year).

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

No: $33,750 against $38,010 nationally, 11% less.

How does Baton Rouge compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $32,750, so Baton Rouge pays 3% more.

Where does Baton Rouge rank for receptionist and information clerk pay?

316 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $21,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,800 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.