DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 563 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 964,530 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Receptionists and Information Clerks
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 321COMMERCIAL REALTY HOLDING LLC | $22,339 | 11 | -40% |
| 2 | Meadow Oak Academy, Inc. | $19,656 | 6 | -47.2% |
| 3 | US-Uhak, Inc. | N/A | 5 | N/A |
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Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NE | $29,456 | +9.6% | 14 | 14 |
| New York, NY | $26,937 | +0.2% | 12 | 12 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $25,106 | -6.6% | 13 | 12 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $37,440 | -5.9% | 1 |
| North Carolina | $37,440 | +5.8% | 1 |
| Alabama | $31,200 | +1% | 1 |
| Maryland | $31,200 | -17.9% | 1 |
| Nebraska | $31,054 | -15.8% | 61 |
| Florida | $30,618 | -15.1% | 10 |
| Washington | $29,390 | -32.8% | 4 |
| Massachusetts | $28,558 | -33% | 13 |
| Colorado | $27,914 | -31.2% | 5 |
| New York | $26,874 | -35.4% | 33 |
| New Jersey | $26,874 | -31.2% | 27 |
| Virginia | $26,728 | -26.1% | 10 |
| California | $25,200 | -41.9% | 45 |
| Rhode Island | $25,000 | -38.1% | 1 |
| Illinois | $24,939 | -32.9% | 9 |
| Utah | $24,800 | -31.3% | 3 |
| Georgia | $24,794 | -31.3% | 1 |
| Michigan | $23,982 | -34.8% | 1 |
| Kentucky | $23,490 | -24.8% | 1 |
| Texas | $20,800 | -39.7% | 11 |
| Minnesota | $20,197 | -45.3% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Receptionists and Information Clerks positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 98% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 321COMMERCIAL REALTY HOLDING LLC | High School | $22,339 |
| Meadow Oak Academy, Inc. | High School | $19,656 |
| US-Uhak, Inc. | Not specified | N/A |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Receptionists and Information Clerks is Health Care and Social Assistance at $29,640.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 563 DOL filings, the median salary for a Receptionists and Information Clerks is $26,874, ranging from $23,000 to $31,200.
The 90th percentile salary is $48,870 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, New York, NE offers the highest median at $29,456.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Receptionists and Information Clerks positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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