Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in South Carolina: $36,500 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, South Carolina

$36,500 / year

≈ $3,050 per month · $17.55 per hour

LocationOr metro areaOr industry

BLS May 2025 state data for South Carolina · median $37,000

25th percentile
$30,500Average
$36,50075th percentile
$42,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Receptionists and Information Clerks salary by state

Alabama$33,500

Alaska$46,500

Arizona$41,500

Arkansas$36,000

California$47,500

Colorado$44,000

Connecticut$44,500

Delaware$39,500

District of Columbia$52,000

Florida$39,000

Georgia$37,500

Hawaii$45,000

Idaho$39,000

Illinois$41,000

Indiana$37,500

Iowa$39,000

Kansas$37,500

Kentucky$35,000

Louisiana$34,000

Maine$44,500

Maryland$41,500

Massachusetts$45,500

Michigan$40,000

Minnesota$40,000

Mississippi$33,500

Missouri$38,500

Montana$39,500

Nebraska$39,500

Nevada$40,000

New Hampshire$40,500

New Jersey$44,500

New Mexico$36,500

New York$46,500

North Carolina$36,500

North Dakota$42,000

Ohio$37,500

Oklahoma$35,000

Oregon$43,500

Pennsylvania$38,500

Rhode Island$44,000

South Carolina$36,500

South Dakota$40,000

Tennessee$36,500

Texas$37,000

Utah$38,500

Vermont$40,500

Virginia$39,500

Washington$47,500

West Virginia$34,000

Wisconsin$42,500

Wyoming$40,000

About this role

Receptionists and Information Clerks is a professional role within the function in the Office and Administrative Support job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Receptionists and Information Clerkss do

Typical education: High School Diploma

Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments.
Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
Receive payment and record receipts for services.
Schedule appointments and maintain and update appointment calendars.
Transmit information or documents to customers, using computer, mail, or facsimile machine.

Top skills: Speaking Active Listening Service Orientation Social Perceptiveness Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Receptionists and Information Clerks pay by experience level

Entry level$30,000

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$35,000

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$39,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$46,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$51,500

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+0%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

128,500

projected openings per year

Growing slower than average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Receptionists and Information Clerks salary by industry

Ambulatory Health Care Services

301,830 workers

$44,000

Offices of Physicians

135,030 workers

$42,500

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

103,420 workers

$42,000

Personal and Laundry Services

84,400 workers

$35,500

Offices of Dentists

69,930 workers

$48,000

Personal Care Services

69,770 workers

$35,500

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries

64,750 workers

$33,000

Other Amusement and Recreation Industries

63,690 workers

$33,000

Offices of Other Health Practitioners

60,490 workers

$40,500

Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

56,310 workers

$40,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Receptionists and Information Clerks pays 24% below the average across 55 roles in the Office and Administrative Support job family (family average $54,000).

Similar-paying roles in Office and Administrative Support

Gambling Cage Worker$41,000

Couriers and Messengers$42,500

Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$43,000

Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$44,000

Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$44,500

Data Entry Keyer$45,000

Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$37,000

Telephone Operator$46,500

File Clerk$47,000

Office Clerks, General$48,000

Careers related to Receptionists and Information Clerks

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,500

Office Clerks, General$48,000

Customer Service Representative$48,000

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51,000

Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$44,000

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$82,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Receptionists and Information Clerks make?

The average base salary for a Receptionists and Information Clerks in the United States is $41,000 per year, or about $19.71 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $35,000 and $46,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Office and Administrative Support roles?

The Office and Administrative Support job family averages $54,000 across 55 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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