Receptionists and Information Clerks pay range in Oshkosh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,160 or more. The middle half of receptionists and information clerks in Oshkosh earn between $36,100 and $46,040.
- $28K10th
- $36K25th
- $42KMedian
- $46K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,890 | $3,408 | $19.66 |
| Median | $41,700 | $3,475 | $20.05 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,100 | $3,008 | $17.36 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,040 | $3,837 | $22.13 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in Oshkosh vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Receptionists and information clerks in Oshkosh earn about the same as the Wisconsin average ($40,940) and 4% more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh | $40,890 | $41,700 | $28,450 | $49,160 | 780 |
| 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 Oshkosh
On the average salary of $40,890, a single filer in Oshkosh takes home about $33,907 a year, or $2,826 a month and $1,304 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 Oshkosh a good place for receptionists and information clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Oshkosh area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $40,890 buys what about $44,001 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Oshkosh ($54,060). A typical home costs $304,543, or 7.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in other Wisconsin cities
Oshkosh ranks 7th 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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Oshkosh: questions
How much do receptionists and information clerks make an hour in Oshkosh?
$19.66 an hour on average, and $20.05 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level receptionists and information clerks salary in Oshkosh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the receptionists and information clerks take-home pay in Oshkosh?
About $33,907 a year ($2,826 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,890.
Do receptionists and information clerks earn more in Oshkosh than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Oshkosh-Neenah, WI (36780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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 1.42, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.