Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $36,370 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.48
10th percentile $28,510
90th percentile $46,820
Employed locally 640
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,510
    25th
    $31,030
    50th (median)
    $36,370
    75th
    $38,900
    90th
    $46,820

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 52% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 48% 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
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $40,650
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $39,070
    Ann Arbor, MI $38,080
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $37,610
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $37,570
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $37,500

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $42,490
    Customer Service Representatives $39,440
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,250
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $41,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Kalamazoo, MI is $17.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 2.3% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $28,510 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,030.