Receptionists and Information Clerks pay range in Barnstable
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,610 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,620 or more. The middle half of receptionists and information clerks in Barnstable earn between $38,990 and $49,060.
- $37K10th
- $39K25th
- $46KMedian
- $49K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,350 | $3,779 | $21.80 |
| Median | $45,820 | $3,818 | $22.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,990 | $3,249 | $18.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,060 | $4,088 | $23.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in Barnstable vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Receptionists and information clerks in Barnstable earn 3% more than the Massachusetts average ($43,950) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($39,460). At the median the gap is +21% against the U.S. median of $38,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | $45,350 | $45,820 | $36,610 | $54,620 | 670 |
| Massachusetts | $43,950 | $43,870 | $35,790 | $54,270 | 18,970 |
| 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 Barnstable
On the average salary of $45,350, a single filer in Barnstable takes home about $36,671 a year, or $3,056 a month and $1,410 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Barnstable a good place for receptionists and information clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Barnstable area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.4), so the average $45,350 buys what about $46,110 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Barnstable ($56,360). A typical home costs $764,671, or 16.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in other Massachusetts cities
Barnstable ranks 1st of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Barnstable$45,350
- Boston$43,990
- Amherst$42,730
- Worcester$42,390
- Springfield$42,070
- Pittsfield$41,980
All Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries in Massachusetts
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 Barnstable: questions
How much do receptionists and information clerks make an hour in Barnstable?
$21.81 an hour on average, and $22.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level receptionists and information clerks salary in Barnstable?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,610 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the receptionists and information clerks take-home pay in Barnstable?
About $36,671 a year ($3,056 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,350. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do receptionists and information clerks earn more in Barnstable than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% more 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 Barnstable Town, MA (12700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.22, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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