Receptionists and Information Clerks pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,680 or more. The middle half of receptionists and information clerks in Providence earn between $36,060 and $46,760.
- $34K10th
- $36K25th
- $42KMedian
- $47K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,970 | $3,498 | $20.18 |
| Median | $41,720 | $3,477 | $20.06 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,060 | $3,005 | $17.34 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,760 | $3,897 | $22.48 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $41,970, a single filer in Providence takes home about $34,946 a year, or $2,912 a month and $1,344 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $34,946 | $2,912 |
| Working in MA | $34,124 | $2,844 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for receptionists and information clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $41,970 buys what about $41,239 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 12.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$40,760
- Worcester, MA$42,390
- Boston, MA$43,990
- Barnstable, MA$45,350
- Hartford, CT$40,920
- Springfield, MA$42,070
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 Providence: questions
How much do receptionists and information clerks make an hour in Providence?
$20.18 an hour on average, and $20.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level receptionists and information clerks salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the receptionists and information clerks take-home pay in Providence?
About $34,946 a year ($2,912 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,970. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do receptionists and information clerks earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. metro average for this job ($39,791).
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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.33, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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