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

$32,810a year

Median yearly pay for receptionist and information clerks in the Charleston, WV metro area. That is $15.77 an hour or $2,734 a month.

Hourly
$15.77
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
326 of 393
Jobs in the area
800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,760Median: $32,810Highest 10%: $41,240
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$23,760$11.42
25th$28,520$13.71
Median$32,810$15.77
75th$37,260$17.91
90th$41,240$19.83

Other cities in West Virginia

Median yearly pay for receptionist and information clerks.

Washington, DC$41,240
Winchester, VA$36,090
Hagerstown, MD$35,630
Weirton, WV$34,690
Morgantown, WV$33,170
Huntington, WV$31,890
Parkersburg, WV$31,880
Wheeling, WV$31,750
Beckley, WV$30,180
Receptionist and Information Clerk salary in West Virginia Receptionist and Information Clerk salary in all states

Related jobs in Charleston

Same field, median yearly pay.

Production$63,740
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$62,270
Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,070
Postal Service Mail Sorter$59,490
Postal Service Clerk$58,470
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$57,670
Information and Record Clerk$55,430
Procurement Clerk$50,260
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$49,130
Dispatcher$46,100
Salaries for every job in Charleston, WV

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Charleston, WV metro area is $15.77 ($32,810 a year).

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

No: $32,810 against $38,010 nationally, 14% less.

How does Charleston compare with the rest of West Virginia?

The median in West Virginia is $31,920, so Charleston pays 3% more.

Where does Charleston rank for receptionist and information clerk pay?

326 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $23,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,240 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.