Receptionists and Information Clerks pay range in Paducah
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $42,330 or more. The middle half of receptionists and information clerks in Paducah earn between $28,660 and $37,660.
- $26K10th
- $29K25th
- $32KMedian
- $38K75th
- $42K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,290 | $2,774 | $16.00 |
| Median | $32,130 | $2,678 | $15.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,660 | $2,388 | $13.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,660 | $3,138 | $18.11 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in Paducah vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Receptionists and information clerks in Paducah earn about the same as the Kentucky average ($33,760) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($39,460). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $38,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah | $33,290 | $32,130 | $26,340 | $42,330 | 240 |
| Kentucky | $33,760 | $32,940 | $23,720 | $44,270 | 9,290 |
| 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 Paducah
On the average salary of $33,290, a single filer in Paducah takes home about $27,215 a year, or $2,268 a month and $1,047 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Paducah, KY-IL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IL | $27,422 | $2,285 |
| Working in KY | $27,215 | $2,268 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
Is Paducah a good place for receptionists and information clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Paducah area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.1), so the average $33,290 buys what about $38,672 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Paducah ($45,860). A typical home costs $171,436, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in other Kentucky cities
Paducah ranks 4th of 6 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Louisville pays the most ($35,370).
- Louisville$35,370
- Lexington$33,940
- Elizabethtown$33,810
- Paducah$33,290
- Owensboro$33,230
- Bowling Green$32,680
All Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries in Kentucky
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 Paducah: questions
How much do receptionists and information clerks make an hour in Paducah?
$16.00 an hour on average, and $15.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level receptionists and information clerks salary in Paducah?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,660, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the receptionists and information clerks take-home pay in Paducah?
About $27,215 a year ($2,268 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $33,290. Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
Do receptionists and information clerks earn more in Paducah than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Paducah, KY-IL (37140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.83, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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