Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $42,220 +13.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.30
10th percentile $28,500
90th percentile $50,130
Employed locally 3,730
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,500
    25th
    $36,570
    50th (median)
    $42,220
    75th
    $46,880
    90th
    $50,130

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 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
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $41,450
    Sheboygan, WI $41,440
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $41,080
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $40,650
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $40,370
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $39,940

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$46,340
    Office Clerks, General$45,220
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$50,340
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72,450
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Madison, WI is $20.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Madison, WI is 13.4% above 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $28,500 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,570.