Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Kentucky
Receptionists and Information Clerks in Kentucky have a median of $32,940 a year, below the national $38,010 (−13%); the state ranks 47th of 51 states by median. That is 30% less than the median across all occupations in Kentucky ($46,920). Among neighbouring states, Illinois, Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri and Tennessee pay more (up to $37,400 in Illinois) and West Virginia pays less (down to $31,920 in West Virginia). Kentucky employs 9,290 receptionists and information clerks, 4.64 per 1,000 jobs, the 32nd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.79 means it is less common in Kentucky than nationally.
Kentucky vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Kentucky | Hourly | $11.41 | $13.67 | $15.84 | $18.48 | $21.29 | $16.23 | 9,290 | 4.65 | 0.79 |
| Annual | $23,720 | $28,420 | $32,940 | $38,440 | $44,270 | $33,760 | ||||
| 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
- 47th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 32nd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.79
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.65
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Kentucky'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 Kentucky
9 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Kentucky 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $16.95 | $35,250 | $24,750 | $46,640 | 5,560 | 5.05 | 0.86 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $16.60 | $34,520 | $26,330 | $46,040 | 3,330 | 4.87 | 0.83 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $16.33 | $33,970 | $23,920 | $44,600 | 1,410 | 4.92 | 0.84 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $15.87 | $33,020 | $24,390 | $44,410 | 250 | 4.91 | 0.84 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $15.45 | $32,130 | $26,340 | $42,330 | 240 | 4.84 | 0.83 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $15.33 | $31,890 | $23,560 | $39,230 | 1,050 | 7.50 | 1.28 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $15.26 | $31,750 | $23,080 | $42,660 | 390 | 4.76 | 0.81 |
| Owensboro, KY | $15.05 | $31,300 | $25,010 | $42,480 | 310 | 6.24 | 1.07 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $14.89 | $30,960 | $22,640 | $42,060 | 450 | 4.32 | 0.74 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $15.42 | $32,070 | $23,000 | $41,600 | 840 | 4.88 | 0.83 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $15.08 | $31,360 | $22,890 | $43,910 | 520 | 4.07 | 0.70 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $14.27 | $29,680 | $22,830 | $40,040 | 740 | 4.26 | 0.73 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $14.25 | $29,640 | $21,420 | $43,910 | 370 | 4.07 | 0.69 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $15.84 | $32,940 | 9,290 | 0.79 |
| Illinois | $17.98 | $37,400 | 40,370 | 1.13 |
| Indiana | $17.39 | $36,160 | 17,360 | 0.93 |
| Missouri | $17.18 | $35,740 | 18,890 | 1.10 |
| Ohio | $17.27 | $35,920 | 30,850 | 0.95 |
| Tennessee | $16.79 | $34,910 | 11,460 | 0.60 |
| Virginia | $17.82 | $37,060 | 23,360 | 0.97 |
| West Virginia | $15.34 | $31,920 | 5,470 | 1.33 |
See the national page for Receptionists and Information Clerks (every state ranked) and the Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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.