Receptionists and Information Clerks pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,870 or more. The middle half of receptionists and information clerks in Jackson earn between $29,380 and $38,180.
- $24K10th
- $29K25th
- $34KMedian
- $38K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,860 | $2,905 | $16.76 |
| Median | $34,350 | $2,862 | $16.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,380 | $2,448 | $14.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,180 | $3,182 | $18.36 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in Jackson vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Receptionists and information clerks in Jackson earn 8% more than the Mississippi average ($32,160) and 12% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $34,860 | $34,350 | $24,030 | $48,870 | 1,770 |
| Mississippi | $32,160 | $31,160 | $22,310 | $42,990 | 6,920 |
| 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 Jackson
On the average salary of $34,860, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $29,528 a year, or $2,461 a month and $1,136 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 Jackson a good place for receptionists and information clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $34,860 buys what about $39,147 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($42,850). A typical home costs $215,136, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in other Mississippi cities
Jackson ranks 1st of 3 Mississippi metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Jackson$34,860
- Gulfport$32,180
- Hattiesburg$30,460
All Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries in Mississippi
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 Jackson: questions
How much do receptionists and information clerks make an hour in Jackson?
$16.76 an hour on average, and $16.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level receptionists and information clerks salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the receptionists and information clerks take-home pay in Jackson?
About $29,528 a year ($2,461 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $34,860.
Do receptionists and information clerks earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Jackson, MS (27140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 1.12, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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