Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $33,760 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.23
10th percentile $23,990
90th percentile $43,680
Employed locally 310
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,990
    25th
    $28,940
    50th (median)
    $33,760
    75th
    $37,220
    90th
    $43,680

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $44,480
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $39,640
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $37,440
    Kansas City, MO-KS $36,870
    Jacksonville, FL $36,280
    Jackson, MI $35,950

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$37,380
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$40,010
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,640
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44,560
    Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$40,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Lawrence, KS is $16.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Lawrence, KS is 9.3% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $23,990 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,940.