Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary
Receptionists and Information Clerks in Boulder, CO make a median of $42,800 a year, or about $20.58 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $51K for experienced workers.
So what does $43K get you in Boulder?
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Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for receptionists and information clerks in metros near Boulder, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $44K | , |
| Colorado Springs | $38K | , |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $41K | , |
| Grand Junction | $37K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Boulder, CO
Entry-level receptionists and information clerks (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K. Top earners bring in $51K or more, a $16K spread from bottom to top.
Receptionists and Information Clerks pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $49K | +29% | 2,000 |
| Alaska | $45K | +18% | 1,530 |
| Washington | $45K | +18% | 26,500 |
| California | $44K | +16% | 82,470 |
| Massachusetts | $44K | +15% | 18,970 |
| New York | $43K | +13% | 65,010 |
| Rhode Island | $43K | +12% | 4,270 |
| Maine | $42K | +12% | 3,440 |
| Colorado | $42K | +11% | 11,020 |
| New Jersey | $42K | +10% | 42,060 |
| Hawaii | $42K | +9% | 3,510 |
| Wisconsin | $41K | +8% | 25,580 |
| Oregon | $41K | +8% | 13,590 |
| Connecticut | $41K | +7% | 14,980 |
| North Dakota | $40K | +4% | 1,930 |
| Arizona | $39K | +2% | 23,220 |
| Vermont | $38K | +1% | 1,160 |
| South Dakota | $38K | +1% | 5,760 |
| New Hampshire | $38K | +0% | 5,320 |
| Maryland | $38K | +0% | 18,390 |
| Nebraska | $38K | -0% | 6,750 |
| Minnesota | $38K | -1% | 11,800 |
| Wyoming | $37K | -1% | 1,540 |
| Michigan | $37K | -1% | 25,230 |
| Illinois | $37K | -2% | 40,370 |
| Montana | $37K | -2% | 1,280 |
| Iowa | $37K | -2% | 4,660 |
| Virginia | $37K | -2% | 23,360 |
| Nevada | $37K | -3% | 10,650 |
| Utah | $37K | -3% | 12,020 |
| Florida | $37K | -3% | 63,280 |
| Idaho | $37K | -3% | 5,340 |
| Pennsylvania | $37K | -3% | 37,830 |
| Delaware | $36K | -4% | 2,880 |
| Indiana | $36K | -5% | 17,360 |
| Georgia | $36K | -5% | 26,080 |
| Kansas | $36K | -5% | 7,290 |
| Ohio | $36K | -5% | 30,850 |
| Missouri | $36K | -6% | 18,890 |
| South Carolina | $36K | -7% | 11,280 |
| North Carolina | $35K | -7% | 20,080 |
| Texas | $35K | -7% | 78,330 |
| New Mexico | $35K | -8% | 5,650 |
| Tennessee | $35K | -8% | 11,460 |
| Arkansas | $35K | -8% | 10,870 |
| Oklahoma | $35K | -9% | 9,380 |
| Kentucky | $33K | -13% | 9,290 |
| Louisiana | $33K | -14% | 12,820 |
| Alabama | $33K | -14% | 10,460 |
| West Virginia | $32K | -16% | 5,470 |
| Mississippi | $31K | -18% | 6,920 |
Showing 1–10 of 51 states
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for receptionists and information clerks in Boulder?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new receptionists and information clerks typically earn — is $35K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,080/month.
Is receptionists and information clerk a high-paying job in Boulder?
Local pay is 13% above the national median — $43K here vs. $38K nationally.
How does Boulder compare to the national average for receptionists and information clerks?
Boulder pays $43K median vs. the U.S. average of $38K — that’s +13%.
How much do receptionists and information clerks make in Boulder, CO?
The median is $42,800 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,670, and experienced receptionists and information clerks can clear $50,500. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $43K enough to live in Boulder?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,879/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a receptionists and information clerks salary go in Boulder?
Boulder has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median receptionists and information clerks salary is worth about $42,800 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do receptionists and information clerks get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.