Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $29,100 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.99
10th percentile $21,780
90th percentile $35,590
Employed locally 530
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,780
    25th
    $24,830
    50th (median)
    $29,100
    75th
    $33,420
    90th
    $35,590

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 49% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Receptionists and Information Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,060
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,710
    Vallejo, CA $45,580
    Napa, CA $45,440
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $45,430
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,300

    Nearby metros — Receptionists and Information Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Williamsport, PA $34,290
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $34,030
    Jackson, MS $32,860
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $30,770

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$35,350
    Office Clerks, General$32,420
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$34,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$52,050
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$38,530
    Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$31,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Receptionists and Information Clerks make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Hattiesburg, MS is $13.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.50 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries?

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 21.8% below the national median of $37,230. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $21,780 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,830.