Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Tennessee
Receptionists and Information Clerks in Tennessee have a median of $34,910 a year, below the national $38,010 (−8%); the state ranks 44th of 51 states by median. That is 26% less than the median across all occupations in Tennessee ($47,380). Among neighbouring states, Virginia, Georgia, Missouri and North Carolina pay more (up to $37,060 in Virginia) and Arkansas, Kentucky, Alabama and Mississippi pay less (down to $31,160 in Mississippi). Tennessee employs 11,460 receptionists and information clerks, 3.50 per 1,000 jobs, the 25th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.60 means it is less common in Tennessee than nationally.
Tennessee vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Tennessee | Hourly | $12.21 | $14.13 | $16.79 | $19.15 | $22.11 | $16.98 | 11,460 | 3.50 | 0.60 |
| Annual | $25,400 | $29,380 | $34,910 | $39,840 | $45,980 | $35,310 | ||||
| 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
- 44th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 25th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.60
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.50
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Tennessee'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 Tennessee
10 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Tennessee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $17.70 | $36,810 | $28,330 | $46,990 | 4,040 | 3.68 | 0.63 |
| Knoxville, TN | $17.12 | $35,620 | $25,310 | $44,300 | 1,620 | 3.82 | 0.65 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $16.86 | $35,070 | $27,030 | $44,790 | 1,090 | 4.05 | 0.69 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $16.60 | $34,530 | $24,110 | $46,010 | 2,100 | 3.44 | 0.59 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $16.32 | $33,940 | $26,660 | $43,740 | 470 | 3.93 | 0.67 |
| Jackson, TN | $16.28 | $33,860 | $22,190 | $42,340 | 270 | 3.24 | 0.55 |
| Cleveland, TN | $15.76 | $32,770 | $24,040 | $39,500 | 160 | 3.71 | 0.63 |
| Morristown, TN | $15.00 | $31,200 | $22,260 | $39,920 | 150 | 3.25 | 0.56 |
| Johnson City, TN | $14.99 | $31,180 | $24,700 | $42,190 | 300 | 3.62 | 0.62 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $14.89 | $30,960 | $22,640 | $42,060 | 450 | 4.32 | 0.74 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $15.83 | $32,920 | $23,450 | $42,430 | 340 | 2.92 | 0.50 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $15.75 | $32,760 | $22,760 | $39,210 | 520 | 3.66 | 0.62 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $14.77 | $30,720 | $24,160 | $40,690 | 290 | 2.68 | 0.46 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $14.31 | $29,760 | $21,510 | $41,550 | 380 | 3.30 | 0.56 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $16.79 | $34,910 | 11,460 | 0.60 |
| Alabama | $15.67 | $32,590 | 10,460 | 0.85 |
| Arkansas | $16.75 | $34,840 | 10,870 | 1.42 |
| Georgia | $17.36 | $36,100 | 26,080 | 0.91 |
| Kentucky | $15.84 | $32,940 | 9,290 | 0.79 |
| Missouri | $17.18 | $35,740 | 18,890 | 1.10 |
| Mississippi | $14.98 | $31,160 | 6,920 | 1.02 |
| North Carolina | $17.04 | $35,440 | 20,080 | 0.69 |
| Virginia | $17.82 | $37,060 | 23,360 | 0.97 |
See the national page for Receptionists and Information Clerks (every state ranked) and the Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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.