Receptionists and Information Clerks pay range in Racine
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,680 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,600 or more. The middle half of receptionists and information clerks in Racine earn between $35,920 and $46,070.
- $30K10th
- $36K25th
- $43KMedian
- $46K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,820 | $3,402 | $19.62 |
| Median | $43,410 | $3,618 | $20.87 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,920 | $2,993 | $17.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,070 | $3,839 | $22.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in Racine vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Receptionists and information clerks in Racine earn about the same as the Wisconsin average ($40,940) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($39,460). At the median the gap is +14% against the U.S. median of $38,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine | $40,820 | $43,410 | $29,680 | $47,600 | 750 |
| 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 Racine
On the average salary of $40,820, a single filer in Racine takes home about $33,855 a year, or $2,821 a month and $1,302 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 Racine a good place for receptionists and information clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Racine area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.0), so the average $40,820 buys what about $42,538 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Racine ($48,870). A typical home costs $316,876, or 7.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in other Wisconsin cities
Racine ranks 8th 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 Racine: questions
How much do receptionists and information clerks make an hour in Racine?
$19.63 an hour on average, and $20.87 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level receptionists and information clerks salary in Racine?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,680 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the receptionists and information clerks take-home pay in Racine?
About $33,855 a year ($2,821 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,820.
Do receptionists and information clerks earn more in Racine than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI (39540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 1.68, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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