Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Alabama
Receptionists and Information Clerks in Alabama have a median of $32,590 a year, below the national $38,010 (−14%); the state ranks 49th of 51 states by median. That is 29% less than the median across all occupations in Alabama ($45,670). Among neighbouring states, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee pay more (up to $36,810 in Florida) and Mississippi pays less (down to $31,160 in Mississippi). Alabama employs 10,460 receptionists and information clerks, 4.95 per 1,000 jobs, the 30th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.85 is close to the national share.
Alabama vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Alabama | Hourly | $10.98 | $13.52 | $15.67 | $17.62 | $19.58 | $15.65 | 10,460 | 4.95 | 0.85 |
| Annual | $22,830 | $28,120 | $32,590 | $36,660 | $40,730 | $32,560 | ||||
| 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
- 49th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 30th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.85
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.95
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Alabama'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 Alabama
13 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Alabama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $17.12 | $35,610 | $24,160 | $43,180 | 3,030 | 5.83 | 1.00 |
| Huntsville, AL | $16.85 | $35,060 | $23,460 | $41,600 | 1,470 | 5.51 | 0.94 |
| Decatur, AL | $16.00 | $33,280 | $21,850 | $42,820 | 250 | 4.13 | 0.71 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $15.34 | $31,900 | $22,460 | $38,530 | 190 | 4.29 | 0.73 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $15.27 | $31,750 | $23,090 | $39,380 | 460 | 5.28 | 0.90 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $15.19 | $31,600 | $22,570 | $38,530 | 330 | 4.51 | 0.77 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $15.00 | $31,200 | $23,610 | $39,760 | 910 | 7.84 | 1.34 |
| Montgomery, AL | $14.78 | $30,740 | $22,490 | $39,880 | 750 | 4.53 | 0.77 |
| Mobile, AL | $14.77 | $30,710 | $22,050 | $39,480 | 880 | 5.08 | 0.87 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $14.72 | $30,630 | $22,020 | $39,000 | 510 | 4.67 | 0.80 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $14.70 | $30,580 | $20,960 | $37,000 | 330 | 5.90 | 1.01 |
| Dothan, AL | $14.45 | $30,060 | $23,030 | $37,130 | 400 | 6.66 | 1.14 |
| Gadsden, AL | $14.16 | $29,450 | $21,740 | $37,330 | 180 | 5.48 | 0.94 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $14.62 | $30,420 | $21,560 | $38,150 | 560 | 3.65 | 0.62 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $14.62 | $30,420 | $21,740 | $40,700 | 200 | 2.97 | 0.51 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $14.27 | $29,670 | $21,320 | $37,440 | 380 | 4.59 | 0.78 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $14.25 | $29,640 | $21,740 | $37,780 | 210 | 3.28 | 0.56 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $15.67 | $32,590 | 10,460 | 0.85 |
| Florida | $17.70 | $36,810 | 63,280 | 1.09 |
| Georgia | $17.36 | $36,100 | 26,080 | 0.91 |
| Mississippi | $14.98 | $31,160 | 6,920 | 1.02 |
| Tennessee | $16.79 | $34,910 | 11,460 | 0.60 |
See the national page for Receptionists and Information Clerks (every state ranked) and the Alabama 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 Alabama 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.