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Receptionists and Information Clerks in Illinois earned a median of $37,400 a year ($17.98 an hour) in May 2025, 2% below the national median of $38,010; 40,370 were employed there, ranking #25 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $37,400 | $38,010 |
| Mean annual wage | $39,520 | $39,460 |
| Median hourly wage | $17.98 | $18.27 |
| 10th percentile | $31,200 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $34,510 | $33,960 |
| 75th percentile | $44,260 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $48,350 | $49,950 |
| Employment | 40,370 | 910,180 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 6.619 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.13 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.