Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $31,560 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.18
10th percentile $26,810
90th percentile $38,680
Employed locally 970
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,810
    25th
    $29,210
    50th (median)
    $31,560
    75th
    $35,950
    90th
    $38,680

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $36,750
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,050
    Customer Service Representatives $37,120
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $50,960
    Tellers $31,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Southeast Missouri is $15.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Southeast Missouri is 15.2% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $26,810 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,210.