Receptionists and Information Clerks pay range in Lincoln
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,830 or more. The middle half of receptionists and information clerks in Lincoln earn between $31,870 and $42,280.
- $28K10th
- $32K25th
- $37KMedian
- $42K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,610 | $3,134 | $18.08 |
| Median | $37,050 | $3,088 | $17.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,870 | $2,656 | $15.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,280 | $3,523 | $20.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in Lincoln vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Receptionists and information clerks in Lincoln earn about the same as the Nebraska average ($38,330) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($39,460). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $38,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $37,610 | $37,050 | $28,080 | $46,830 | 1,260 |
| Nebraska | $38,330 | $37,860 | $29,070 | $47,350 | 6,750 |
| 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 Lincoln
On the average salary of $37,610, a single filer in Lincoln takes home about $31,568 a year, or $2,631 a month and $1,214 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lincoln a good place for receptionists and information clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lincoln area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.6), so the average $37,610 buys what about $41,067 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Lincoln ($49,800). A typical home costs $304,242, or 8.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in other Nebraska cities
Lincoln ranks 3rd of 3 Nebraska metro areas for this job; Omaha pays the most ($39,290).
- Omaha$39,290
- Grand Island$37,710
- Lincoln$37,610
All Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries in Nebraska
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 Lincoln: questions
How much do receptionists and information clerks make an hour in Lincoln?
$18.08 an hour on average, and $17.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level receptionists and information clerks salary in Lincoln?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,870, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the receptionists and information clerks take-home pay in Lincoln?
About $31,568 a year ($2,631 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,610.
Do receptionists and information clerks earn more in Lincoln than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Lincoln, NE (30700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 1.18, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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