Receptionists and Information Clerks salary
in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $28,580–$37,230
- vs U.S. median
- -14%
- Metro rank
- #406 of 495
Receptionists and Information Clerks in the East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $32,760 a year, based on BLS estimates for 520 jobs (May 2025). That is 14% below the U.S. median of $38,010 and 6% below the TN statewide median of $34,910. It ranks #406 of 495 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE520 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in other TN metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $36,810 |
| Knoxville, TN | $35,620 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $35,070 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $34,530 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $33,940 |
| Jackson, TN | $33,860 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $32,920 |
| Johnson City, TN | $31,180 |
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Questions
What is the average Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $32,760 a year (May 2025). Half of the 520 jobs pay between $28,580 and $37,230. The 10th percentile is $22,760 and the 90th is $39,210.
Is East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Receptionists and Information Clerks?
That is 14% below the U.S. median of $38,010 and 6% below the TN statewide median of $34,910. It ranks #406 of 495 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Receptionists and Information Clerks make an hour in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area?
About $15.75 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $32,760 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $13.74–$17.90 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.