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How much does a receptionist and information clerk make in Joplin?

$34,350a year

Median yearly pay for receptionist and information clerks in the Joplin, MO-KS metro area. That is $16.51 an hour or $2,863 a month.

Hourly
$16.51
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
289 of 393
Jobs in the area
510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,600Median: $34,350Highest 10%: $41,270
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,600$13.75
25th$29,840$14.35
Median$34,350$16.51
75th$37,440$18.00
90th$41,270$19.84

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for receptionist and information clerks.

Kansas City, MO$37,210
St. Louis, MO$36,470
St. Joseph, MO$35,190
Cape Girardeau, MO$34,750
Springfield, MO$34,590
Jefferson City, MO$34,510
Columbia, MO$34,020
Receptionist and Information Clerk salary in Missouri Receptionist and Information Clerk salary in all states

Related jobs in Joplin

Same field, median yearly pay.

Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,090
Postal Service Clerk$60,250
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$56,800
Production$56,790
Dispatcher$53,840
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$53,590
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$48,510
Bookkeeping$45,180
Public Safety Telecommunicator$45,110
Loan Interviewer and Clerk$44,690
Salaries for every job in Joplin, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a receptionist and information clerk make an hour in Joplin?

The median hourly pay in the Joplin, MO-KS metro area is $16.51 ($34,350 a year).

Do receptionist and information clerks make more in Joplin than the national average?

No: $34,350 against $38,010 nationally, 10% less.

How does Joplin compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $35,740, so Joplin pays 4% less.

Where does Joplin rank for receptionist and information clerk pay?

289 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a receptionist and information clerk make starting out in Joplin?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,270 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.