Receptionists and Information Clerks pay range in Bloomington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,620 or more. The middle half of receptionists and information clerks in Bloomington earn between $29,060 and $38,060.
- $23K10th
- $29K25th
- $34KMedian
- $38K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,320 | $2,860 | $16.50 |
| Median | $34,230 | $2,852 | $16.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,060 | $2,422 | $13.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,060 | $3,172 | $18.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in Bloomington vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Receptionists and information clerks in Bloomington earn 5% less than the Indiana average ($36,300) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($39,460). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $38,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $34,320 | $34,230 | $23,340 | $45,620 | 410 |
| Indiana | $36,300 | $36,160 | $24,410 | $47,310 | 17,360 |
| United States | $39,460 | $38,010 | $28,760 | $49,950 | 910,180 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary after taxes in Bloomington
On the average salary of $34,320, a single filer in Bloomington takes home about $28,043 a year, or $2,337 a month and $1,079 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Is Bloomington a good place for receptionists and information clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bloomington area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.1), so the average $34,320 buys what about $36,094 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Bloomington ($47,660). A typical home costs $303,238, or 8.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in other Indiana cities
Bloomington ranks 9th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($37,430).
- Indianapolis$37,430
- Elkhart$37,340
- South Bend$36,460
- Kokomo$36,220
- Michigan City$35,860
- Columbus$35,670
- Fort Wayne$35,560
- Lafayette$35,070
- Bloomington$34,320
- Evansville$34,300
All Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries in Indiana
Highest-paying cities for receptionists and information clerks
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($53,200).
- San Francisco, CA$53,200
- San Jose, CA$52,950
- Vallejo, CA$51,950
- Santa Rosa, CA$49,340
- Napa, CA$48,950
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Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Bloomington: questions
How much do receptionists and information clerks make an hour in Bloomington?
$16.50 an hour on average, and $16.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level receptionists and information clerks salary in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the receptionists and information clerks take-home pay in Bloomington?
About $28,043 a year ($2,337 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $34,320. Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Do receptionists and information clerks earn more in Bloomington than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($39,460).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-4171; area Bloomington, IN (14020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.95, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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