Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Missouri
Receptionists and Information Clerks in Missouri have a median of $35,740 a year, below the national $38,010 (−6%); the state ranks 39th of 51 states by median. That is 25% less than the median across all occupations in Missouri ($47,800). Among neighbouring states, Nebraska, Illinois, Iowa and Kansas pay more (up to $37,860 in Nebraska) and Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kentucky pay less (down to $32,940 in Kentucky). Missouri employs 18,890 receptionists and information clerks, 6.43 per 1,000 jobs, the 17th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.10 is close to the national share.
Missouri vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Missouri | Hourly | $14.05 | $15.19 | $17.18 | $19.04 | $22.43 | $17.81 | 18,890 | 6.43 | 1.10 |
| Annual | $29,230 | $31,600 | $35,740 | $39,590 | $46,660 | $37,040 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $13.83 | $16.33 | $18.27 | $21.70 | $24.01 | $18.97 | 910,180 | – | – |
| Annual | $28,760 | $33,960 | $38,010 | $45,130 | $49,950 | $39,460 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 39th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 17th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.10
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.43
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Missouri's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Missouri
8 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Missouri publish a row for receptionists and information clerks, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $17.89 | $37,210 | $29,450 | $47,960 | 6,750 | 6.15 | 1.05 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $17.53 | $36,470 | $30,550 | $47,500 | 8,700 | 6.49 | 1.11 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $16.92 | $35,190 | $28,600 | $44,050 | 320 | 5.97 | 1.02 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $16.71 | $34,750 | $29,120 | $43,920 | 330 | 7.42 | 1.27 |
| Springfield, MO | $16.63 | $34,590 | $28,750 | $44,050 | 1,470 | 6.60 | 1.13 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $16.59 | $34,510 | $28,600 | $44,280 | 410 | 5.11 | 0.87 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $16.52 | $34,350 | $28,600 | $41,270 | 510 | 5.90 | 1.01 |
| Columbia, MO | $16.36 | $34,020 | $28,600 | $43,450 | 730 | 6.79 | 1.16 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $16.34 | $33,990 | $28,600 | $42,360 | 1,060 | 6.84 | 1.17 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $16.28 | $33,860 | $28,600 | $42,340 | 440 | 5.53 | 0.94 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $16.21 | $33,710 | $28,600 | $42,630 | 550 | 5.20 | 0.89 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $16.00 | $33,280 | $28,600 | $42,170 | 890 | 5.38 | 0.92 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $17.18 | $35,740 | 18,890 | 1.10 |
| Arkansas | $16.75 | $34,840 | 10,870 | 1.42 |
| Iowa | $17.95 | $37,330 | 4,660 | 0.51 |
| Illinois | $17.98 | $37,400 | 40,370 | 1.13 |
| Kansas | $17.33 | $36,050 | 7,290 | 0.87 |
| Kentucky | $15.84 | $32,940 | 9,290 | 0.79 |
| Nebraska | $18.20 | $37,860 | 6,750 | 1.13 |
| Oklahoma | $16.61 | $34,560 | 9,380 | 0.94 |
| Tennessee | $16.79 | $34,910 | 11,460 | 0.60 |
See the national page for Receptionists and Information Clerks (every state ranked) and the Missouri wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Missouri estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.