How much does a receptionist and information clerk make in Trenton?
$40,550a year
Median yearly pay for receptionist and information clerks in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $19.50 an hour or $3,379 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.50
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,250Median: $40,550Highest 10%: $53,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,250 | $15.99 | |
| 25th | $36,250 | $17.43 | |
| Median | $40,550 | $19.50 | |
| 75th | $46,940 | $22.57 | |
| 90th | $53,940 | $25.93 |
Other cities in New Jersey
Median yearly pay for receptionist and information clerks.
| New York, NY | $44,690 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $39,160 |
| Vineland, NJ | $38,480 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,030 |
| Allentown, PA | $37,540 |
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Salaries for every job in Trenton, NJFrequently asked questions
How much does a receptionist and information clerk make an hour in Trenton?
The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $19.50 ($40,550 a year).
Do receptionist and information clerks make more in Trenton than the national average?
Yes: $40,550 against $38,010 nationally, 7% more.
How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?
The median in New Jersey is $41,650, so Trenton pays 3% less.
Where does Trenton rank for receptionist and information clerk pay?
62 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a receptionist and information clerk make starting out in Trenton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,940 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.