Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Arkansas
Receptionists and Information Clerks in Arkansas have a median of $34,840 a year, below the national $38,010 (−8%); the state ranks 45th of 51 states by median. That is 20% less than the median across all occupations in Arkansas ($43,630). Among neighbouring states, Missouri, Texas and Tennessee pay more (up to $35,740 in Missouri) and Oklahoma, Louisiana and Mississippi pay less (down to $31,160 in Mississippi). Arkansas employs 10,870 receptionists and information clerks, 8.34 per 1,000 jobs, the 28th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.42 means the occupation is more concentrated in Arkansas than nationally.
Arkansas vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Arkansas | Hourly | $13.27 | $14.56 | $16.75 | $17.94 | $21.12 | $16.75 | 10,870 | 8.34 | 1.42 |
| Annual | $27,610 | $30,290 | $34,840 | $37,320 | $43,930 | $34,850 | ||||
| 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
- 45th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 28th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.42
- Jobs per 1,000
- 8.34
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Arkansas'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 Arkansas
7 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Arkansas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $17.35 | $36,080 | $27,950 | $44,840 | 2,530 | 9.20 | 1.57 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $17.21 | $35,790 | $28,210 | $45,760 | 3,390 | 9.46 | 1.62 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $16.60 | $34,530 | $24,110 | $46,010 | 2,100 | 3.44 | 0.59 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $16.35 | $34,000 | $25,620 | $42,560 | 630 | 6.61 | 1.13 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $15.64 | $32,540 | $27,880 | $39,420 | 670 | 11.07 | 1.89 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $15.48 | $32,210 | $25,650 | $37,970 | 400 | 10.43 | 1.78 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $14.65 | $30,470 | $24,460 | $38,710 | 340 | 5.94 | 1.01 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $16.49 | $34,300 | $26,000 | $38,660 | 1,060 | 8.88 | 1.52 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $15.45 | $32,130 | $27,580 | $41,300 | 820 | 7.01 | 1.20 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $15.05 | $31,300 | $26,060 | $40,040 | 520 | 6.02 | 1.03 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $15.01 | $31,210 | $26,060 | $37,620 | 390 | 5.72 | 0.98 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Receptionists and Information Clerks (every state ranked) and the Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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.