How much does a receptionist and information clerk make in New Jersey?
$41,650a year
Median yearly pay for receptionist and information clerks in New Jersey. That is $20.02 an hour or $3,471 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.02
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 42,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,420Median: $41,650Highest 10%: $54,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,420 | $16.07 | |
| 25th | $36,600 | $17.60 | |
| Median | $41,650 | $20.02 | |
| 75th | $46,980 | $22.59 | |
| 90th | $54,290 | $26.10 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $44,690 |
| Trenton, NJ | $40,550 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $39,160 |
| Vineland, NJ | $38,480 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,030 |
| Allentown, PA | $37,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for receptionist and information clerks.
| 7. Rhode Island | $42,620 |
| 8. Maine | $42,440 |
| 9. Colorado | $42,010 |
| 10. New Jersey | $41,650 |
| 11. Hawaii | $41,600 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $41,150 |
| 13. Oregon | $40,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a receptionist and information clerk make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $20.02 ($41,650 a year).
Do receptionist and information clerks make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $41,650 against $38,010 nationally, 10% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for receptionist and information clerk pay?
New Jersey ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays receptionist and information clerks the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $44,690 a year.
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.