Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary
Receptionists and Information Clerks in Colorado make a median of $42,010 a year, or about $20.2 an hour. The range runs from $33K at the entry level to $51K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $42K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level receptionists and information clerks (10th percentile) start around $33K. Mid-career wages sit at $42K. Top earners bring in $51K or more, a $18K spread from bottom to top.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary by metro in Colorado
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $44K | +4% | 5,480 |
| Boulder | $43K | +2% | 980 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $41K | -3% | 960 |
| Greeley | $39K | -7% | 370 |
| Colorado Springs | $38K | -9% | 1,370 |
| Pueblo | $37K | -11% | 260 |
| Grand Junction | $37K | -11% | 420 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for receptionists and information clerks in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new receptionists and information clerks typically earn — is $33K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,992/month.
Is receptionists and information clerk a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 11% above the national median — $42K here vs. $38K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for receptionists and information clerks?
Colorado pays $42K median vs. the U.S. average of $38K — that’s +11%.
How much do receptionists and information clerks make in Colorado?
The median is $42,010 a year, that works out to about $20 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,200, and experienced receptionists and information clerks can clear $51,490. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $42K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,829/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a receptionists and information clerks salary go in Colorado?
Colorado 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 $42,010 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.