The median annual wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $39,760 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,790.
Pay spans roughly $32,320 at the 10th percentile to $54,590 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.12 per hour. An estimated 17,510 people work as receptionists and information clerks in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $39,760 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,790 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.12 |
| 10th percentile | $32,320 |
| 90th percentile | $54,590 |
| Employment | 17,510 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.