Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $35,350 -5% vs national
Median hourly $17.00
10th percentile $27,390
90th percentile $43,510
Employed locally 210
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,390
    25th
    $29,820
    50th (median)
    $35,350
    75th
    $38,520
    90th
    $43,510

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 50% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 50% 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
    Washington $43,760
    Salinas, CA $42,460
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,260
    Bellingham, WA $40,710
    Maine $40,360
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $40,010

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,600
    Customer Service Representatives $39,520
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,500
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,120
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Michigan City, IN is $17.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Michigan City, IN is 5% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $27,390 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,820.