Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $34,640 -7% vs national
Median hourly $16.66
10th percentile $26,700
90th percentile $43,700
Employed locally 1,970
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,700
    25th
    $30,640
    50th (median)
    $34,640
    75th
    $37,480
    90th
    $43,700

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 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
    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 Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $37,180
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,740
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,740
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,120
    Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $64,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Wichita, KS is $16.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Wichita, KS is 7% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $26,700 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,640.