Receptionists and Information Clerks pay range in Milwaukee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,900 a year or less, while the top 10% make $51,820 or more. The middle half of receptionists and information clerks in Milwaukee earn between $36,380 and $47,740.
- $30K10th
- $36K25th
- $43KMedian
- $48K75th
- $52K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,840 | $3,487 | $20.12 |
| Median | $42,920 | $3,577 | $20.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,380 | $3,032 | $17.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,740 | $3,978 | $22.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in Milwaukee vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Receptionists and information clerks in Milwaukee earn about the same as the Wisconsin average ($40,940) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($39,460). At the median the gap is +13% against the U.S. median of $38,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $41,840 | $42,920 | $29,900 | $51,820 | 7,200 |
| Wisconsin | $40,940 | $41,150 | $29,530 | $50,030 | 25,580 |
| 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 Milwaukee
On the average salary of $41,840, a single filer in Milwaukee takes home about $34,624 a year, or $2,885 a month and $1,332 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Milwaukee a good place for receptionists and information clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Milwaukee area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $41,840 buys what about $43,162 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Milwaukee ($51,160). A typical home costs $390,238, or 9.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in other Wisconsin cities
Milwaukee ranks 2nd of 13 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Sheboygan pays the most ($42,010).
All Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries in Wisconsin
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 Milwaukee: questions
How much do receptionists and information clerks make an hour in Milwaukee?
$20.11 an hour on average, and $20.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level receptionists and information clerks salary in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,900 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the receptionists and information clerks take-home pay in Milwaukee?
About $34,624 a year ($2,885 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,840.
Do receptionists and information clerks earn more in Milwaukee than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI (33340). 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.50, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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