Receptionists and Information Clerks salary
in St. Louis, MO-IL
- Middle 50%
- $33,640–$41,590
- vs U.S. median
- -4%
- Metro rank
- #228 of 495
Receptionists and Information Clerks in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro earn a median of $36,470 a year, based on BLS estimates for 8,700 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% below the U.S. median of $38,010 and 2% above the MO statewide median of $35,740. It ranks #228 of 495 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE8,700 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in other MO metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $37,210 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $35,190 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $34,750 |
| Springfield, MO | $34,590 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $34,510 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $34,350 |
| Columbia, MO | $34,020 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $33,990 |
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Questions
What is the average Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in St. Louis?
The BLS median is $36,470 a year (May 2025). Half of the 8,700 jobs pay between $33,640 and $41,590. The 10th percentile is $30,550 and the 90th is $47,500.
Is St. Louis a high-paying metro for Receptionists and Information Clerks?
That is 4% below the U.S. median of $38,010 and 2% above the MO statewide median of $35,740. It ranks #228 of 495 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Receptionists and Information Clerks make an hour in St. Louis?
About $17.53 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $36,470 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $16.17–$20.00 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.