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Receptionists and Information Clerks in Tennessee earned a median of $34,910 a year ($16.79 an hour) in May 2025, 8% below the national median of $38,010; 11,460 were employed there, ranking #44 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $34,910 | $38,010 |
| Mean annual wage | $35,310 | $39,460 |
| Median hourly wage | $16.79 | $18.27 |
| 10th percentile | $25,400 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $29,380 | $33,960 |
| 75th percentile | $39,840 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $45,980 | $49,950 |
| Employment | 11,460 | 910,180 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.495 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.60 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.