How much does a receptionist and information clerk make in New York?
$43,080a year
Median yearly pay for receptionist and information clerks in New York. That is $20.71 an hour or $3,590 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.71
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 65,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,740Median: $43,080Highest 10%: $59,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,740 | $16.70 | |
| 25th | $37,470 | $18.01 | |
| Median | $43,080 | $20.71 | |
| 75th | $49,080 | $23.60 | |
| 90th | $59,140 | $28.43 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $44,690 |
| Syracuse, NY | $39,900 |
| Albany, NY | $39,790 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for receptionist and information clerks.
| 3. Washington | $44,710 |
| 4. California | $44,100 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $43,870 |
| 6. New York | $43,080 |
| 7. Rhode Island | $42,620 |
| 8. Maine | $42,440 |
| 9. Colorado | $42,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a receptionist and information clerk make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $20.71 ($43,080 a year).
Do receptionist and information clerks make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $43,080 against $38,010 nationally, 13% more.
Where does New York rank for receptionist and information clerk pay?
New York ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in New York 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.