Receptionists and Information Clerks pay range in Monroe
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $40,820 or more. The middle half of receptionists and information clerks in Monroe earn between $27,590 and $36,000.
- $23K10th
- $28K25th
- $31KMedian
- $36K75th
- $41K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $31,870 | $2,656 | $15.32 |
| Median | $31,250 | $2,604 | $15.02 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,590 | $2,299 | $13.26 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in Monroe vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Receptionists and information clerks in Monroe earn about the same as the Louisiana average ($32,800) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($39,460). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $38,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | $31,870 | $31,250 | $22,600 | $40,820 | 600 |
| Louisiana | $32,800 | $32,750 | $21,420 | $44,410 | 12,820 |
| 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 Monroe
On the average salary of $31,870, a single filer in Monroe takes home about $27,218 a year, or $2,268 a month and $1,047 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Monroe a good place for receptionists and information clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Monroe area are 16% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 83.6), so the average $31,870 buys what about $38,123 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Monroe ($38,150). A typical home costs $168,606, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in other Louisiana cities
Monroe ranks 8th of 10 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($35,680).
- New Orleans$35,680
- Baton Rouge$33,230
- Slidell$32,450
- Houma$32,240
- Alexandria$32,230
- Shreveport$32,210
- Hammond$31,890
- Monroe$31,870
- Lake Charles$31,420
- Lafayette$30,440
All Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries in Louisiana
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 Monroe: questions
How much do receptionists and information clerks make an hour in Monroe?
$15.32 an hour on average, and $15.02 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level receptionists and information clerks salary in Monroe?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the receptionists and information clerks take-home pay in Monroe?
About $27,218 a year ($2,268 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $31,870.
Do receptionists and information clerks earn more in Monroe than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Monroe, LA (33740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.17, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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