Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $32,860 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $15.80
10th percentile $23,470
90th percentile $43,590
Employed locally 1,740
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,470
    25th
    $28,450
    50th (median)
    $32,860
    75th
    $37,440
    90th
    $43,590

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 54% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 46% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $30,770
    Hattiesburg, MS $29,100

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $34,410
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,760
    Customer Service Representatives $37,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,730
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,580
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $36,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Jackson, MS is $15.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Jackson, MS is 11.7% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $23,470 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,450.