How much does a receptionist and information clerk make in Des Moines?

$37,910a year

Median yearly pay for receptionist and information clerks in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $18.23 an hour or $3,159 a month.

Hourly: $18.23
Vs. national median: +0%
Rank among cities: 116 of 393
Jobs in the area: 1,260

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $25,880Median: $37,910Highest 10%: $48,720

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$25,880	$12.44
25th	$31,630	$15.21
Median	$37,910	$18.23
75th	$43,560	$20.94
90th	$48,720	$23.42

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for receptionist and information clerks.

Dubuque, IA	$38,830
Iowa City, IA	$38,740
Omaha, NE	$38,740
Sioux City, IA	$38,380
Cedar Rapids, IA	$37,690
Davenport, IA	$36,170
Waterloo, IA	$35,590
Ames, IA	$35,170

Receptionist and Information Clerk salary in Iowa Receptionist and Information Clerk salary in all states

Related jobs in Des Moines

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker	$71,690
Office and Administrative Support Worker	$66,710
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant	$64,990
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$64,380
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$64,250
Eligibility Interviewer	$63,650
Postal Service Clerk	$61,710
Postal Service Mail Sorter	$60,530
Production	$60,320
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$58,600

Salaries for every job in Des Moines, IA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $18.23 ($37,910 a year).

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

Yes: $37,910 against $38,010 nationally, 0% more.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $37,330, so Des Moines pays 2% more.

Where does Des Moines rank for receptionist and information clerk pay?

116 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $25,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,720 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.