Receptionists and Information Clerks pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,870 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,750 or more. The middle half of receptionists and information clerks in Boston earn between $38,240 and $48,100.
- $35K10th
- $38K25th
- $44KMedian
- $48K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,990 | $3,666 | $21.15 |
| Median | $43,930 | $3,661 | $21.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,240 | $3,187 | $18.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,100 | $4,008 | $23.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Receptionists and information clerks in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($43,950) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($39,460). At the median the gap is +16% against the U.S. median of $38,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $43,990 | $43,930 | $34,870 | $55,750 | 14,320 |
| Massachusetts | $43,950 | $43,870 | $35,790 | $54,270 | 18,970 |
| United States | $39,460 | $38,010 | $28,760 | $49,950 | 910,180 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $43,990, a single filer in Boston takes home about $35,646 a year, or $2,971 a month and $1,371 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $37,526 | $3,127 |
| Working in MA | $35,646 | $2,971 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for receptionists and information clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $43,990 buys what about $40,631 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 16.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 2nd of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Barnstable pays the most ($45,350).
- Barnstable$45,350
- Boston$43,990
- Amherst$42,730
- Worcester$42,390
- Springfield$42,070
- Pittsfield$41,980
All Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for receptionists and information clerks
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($53,200).
- San Francisco, CA$53,200
- San Jose, CA$52,950
- Vallejo, CA$51,950
- Santa Rosa, CA$49,340
- Napa, CA$48,950
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Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Boston: questions
How much do receptionists and information clerks make an hour in Boston?
$21.15 an hour on average, and $21.12 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level receptionists and information clerks salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,870 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the receptionists and information clerks take-home pay in Boston?
About $35,646 a year ($2,971 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,990. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do receptionists and information clerks earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more than the U.S. average for this job ($39,460).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-4171; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.91, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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