Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Mississippi

Median: $31,160 / year · $14.98 / hr · 2025

18% below the U.S. average

Mean: $32,160; $15.46 / hr
Median hourly: $14.98 / hr
10th–90th percentile: $22,310 – $42,990
U.S. median: $38,010

Wage distribution (annual)

10th percentile$22,310
Median$31,160
Mean$32,160
90th percentile$42,990

U.S. median $38,010

Take-home estimate

$25,578

On a $31,160 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

Federal income tax$1,755 (5.6%)
State income tax$1,443 (4.6%)
Social Security$1,932 (6.2%)
Medicare$452 (1.4%)
Net take-home$25,578 (82.1%)
Share of $31,160 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$35,837

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Mississippi RPP is 87.0 (13% below the U.S. average).

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Related occupations in Mississippi

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,840 +$11,680 vs this job Customer Service Representatives $36,380 +$5,220 vs this job

ZIP codes in Mississippi

38654Olive Branch city 39503Gulfport city 39110Madison city 38655Oxford city 39402Hattiesburg city 39759Starkville city 39564Ocean Springs city 39401Hattiesburg city 39047Flowood city 39042Brandon city 38671Southaven city 39532Biloxi city

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Highest-paying states for Receptionists and Information Clerks

Mississippi ranks #51 of 51 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($31,160).

Receptionists and Information Clerks median salary by state
Rank	State	Median
#1 Highest	District of Columbia	$49,060
#2	Alaska	$44,720
#3	Washington	$44,710
#4	California	$44,100
#5	Massachusetts	$43,870
#6	New York	$43,080
#7	Rhode Island	$42,620
#8	Maine	$42,440
#9	Colorado	$42,010
#10	New Jersey	$41,650
#11	Hawaii	$41,600
#12	Wisconsin	$41,150
#13	Oregon	$40,900
#14	Connecticut	$40,630
#15	North Dakota	$39,530
#16	Arizona	$38,730
#17	Vermont	$38,370
#18	South Dakota	$38,280
#19	New Hampshire	$38,160
#20	Maryland	$38,100
#21	Nebraska	$37,860
#22	Minnesota	$37,510
#23	Wyoming	$37,480
#24	Michigan	$37,470
#25	Illinois	$37,400
#26	Montana	$37,360
#27	Iowa	$37,330
#28	Virginia	$37,060
#29	Nevada	$37,050
#30	Utah	$36,960
#31	Florida	$36,810
#32	Idaho	$36,810
#33	Pennsylvania	$36,810
#34	Delaware	$36,310
#35	Indiana	$36,160
#36	Georgia	$36,100
#37	Kansas	$36,050
#38	Ohio	$35,920
#39	Missouri	$35,740
#40	South Carolina	$35,510
#41	North Carolina	$35,440
#42	Texas	$35,210
#43	New Mexico	$35,140
#44	Tennessee	$34,910
#45	Arkansas	$34,840
#46	Oklahoma	$34,560
#47	Kentucky	$32,940
#48	Louisiana	$32,750
#49	Alabama	$32,590
#50	West Virginia	$31,920
#51 Lowest	Mississippi	$31,160

Frequently asked questions

What is the median receptionists and information clerks salary in Mississippi?

The OEWS median is $31,160 per year ($14.98 / hr) (2025), 18% below the U.S. average.

How much does a receptionists and information clerks make per hour in Mississippi?

The OEWS hourly median is $14.98 / hr.

Is this take-home pay?

No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $25,578 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.

How does receptionists and information clerks pay compare nationally?

The Mississippi median is 18% below the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $38,010.

Which states pay receptionists and information clerkss the most?

District of Columbia has the highest published OEWS median at $49,060. Mississippi ranks #51 of 51.

What is that salary worth after Mississippi living costs?

BEA all-items RPP is 87.0 (U.S. = 100), 13% below the U.S. average. $31,160 in Mississippi has about the same purchasing power as $35,837 at U.S. average prices.