Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Georgia
Receptionists and Information Clerks in Georgia have a median of $36,100 a year, below the national $38,010 (−5%); the state ranks 36th of 51 states by median. That is 25% less than the median across all occupations in Georgia ($48,170). Among neighbouring states, Florida pays more (up to $36,810 in Florida) and South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama pay less (down to $32,590 in Alabama). Georgia employs 26,080 receptionists and information clerks, 5.33 per 1,000 jobs, the 10th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.91 is close to the national share.
Georgia vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Georgia | Hourly | $11.98 | $14.20 | $17.36 | $20.03 | $22.69 | $17.38 | 26,080 | 5.33 | 0.91 |
| Annual | $24,920 | $29,540 | $36,100 | $41,670 | $47,190 | $36,150 | ||||
| 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
- 36th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 10th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.91
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.33
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Georgia'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 Georgia
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Georgia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $18.04 | $37,530 | $25,700 | $48,570 | 15,710 | 5.44 | 0.93 |
| Gainesville, GA | $17.75 | $36,910 | $27,550 | $49,570 | 590 | 5.69 | 0.97 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $17.56 | $36,510 | $26,140 | $43,470 | 570 | 5.95 | 1.02 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $16.86 | $35,070 | $27,030 | $44,790 | 1,090 | 4.05 | 0.69 |
| Rome, GA | $16.75 | $34,830 | $26,350 | $43,460 | 270 | 6.04 | 1.03 |
| Dalton, GA | $16.62 | $34,570 | $25,020 | $42,260 | 340 | 5.24 | 0.90 |
| Albany, GA | $16.51 | $34,340 | $25,140 | $43,380 | 310 | 5.34 | 0.91 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $16.49 | $34,290 | $23,160 | $43,800 | 690 | 7.18 | 1.23 |
| Savannah, GA | $16.48 | $34,270 | $27,020 | $44,650 | 1,290 | 6.49 | 1.11 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $16.34 | $33,990 | $25,860 | $42,790 | 220 | 4.65 | 0.79 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $15.73 | $32,730 | $23,580 | $43,060 | 350 | 4.59 | 0.78 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $15.72 | $32,690 | $22,750 | $44,260 | 1,190 | 5.12 | 0.87 |
| Hinesville, GA | $15.63 | $32,510 | $23,650 | $43,920 | 60 | 3.10 | 0.53 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $15.00 | $31,200 | $23,610 | $39,760 | 910 | 7.84 | 1.34 |
| Valdosta, GA | $15.00 | $31,190 | $22,410 | $40,040 | 340 | 6.25 | 1.07 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $17.21 | $35,800 | $24,160 | $44,880 | 800 | 4.27 | 0.73 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $14.91 | $31,010 | $21,840 | $39,190 | 800 | 4.15 | 0.71 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $14.81 | $30,810 | $22,880 | $42,340 | 420 | 4.81 | 0.82 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $14.47 | $30,110 | $23,340 | $41,030 | 620 | 4.46 | 0.76 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $17.36 | $36,100 | 26,080 | 0.91 |
| Alabama | $15.67 | $32,590 | 10,460 | 0.85 |
| Florida | $17.70 | $36,810 | 63,280 | 1.09 |
| North Carolina | $17.04 | $35,440 | 20,080 | 0.69 |
| South Carolina | $17.07 | $35,510 | 11,280 | 0.84 |
| Tennessee | $16.79 | $34,910 | 11,460 | 0.60 |
See the national page for Receptionists and Information Clerks (every state ranked) and the Georgia 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 Georgia 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.