How much does a receptionist and information clerk make in Tennessee?
$34,910a year
Median yearly pay for receptionist and information clerks in Tennessee. That is $16.78 an hour or $2,909 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.78
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,400Median: $34,910Highest 10%: $45,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,400 | $12.21 | |
| 25th | $29,380 | $14.13 | |
| Median | $34,910 | $16.78 | |
| 75th | $39,840 | $19.15 | |
| 90th | $45,980 | $22.11 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $36,810 |
| Knoxville, TN | $35,620 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $35,070 |
| Memphis, TN | $34,530 |
| Kingsport, TN | $33,940 |
| Jackson, TN | $33,860 |
| Cleveland, TN | $32,770 |
| Morristown, TN | $31,200 |
| Johnson City, TN | $31,180 |
| Clarksville, TN | $30,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for receptionist and information clerks.
| 41. North Carolina | $35,440 |
| 42. Texas | $35,210 |
| 43. New Mexico | $35,140 |
| 44. Tennessee | $34,910 |
| 45. Arkansas | $34,840 |
| 46. Oklahoma | $34,560 |
| 47. Kentucky | $32,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a receptionist and information clerk make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $16.78 ($34,910 a year).
Do receptionist and information clerks make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $34,910 against $38,010 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for receptionist and information clerk pay?
Tennessee ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays receptionist and information clerks the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $36,810 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.