Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Jackson, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, TN

Median annual salary $31,190 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.99
10th percentile $23,790
90th percentile $38,890
Employed locally 330
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,790
    25th
    $27,620
    50th (median)
    $31,190
    75th
    $34,650
    90th
    $38,890

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 53% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Receptionists and Information Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,060
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,710
    Vallejo, CA $45,580
    Napa, CA $45,440
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $45,430
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,300

    Nearby metros — Receptionists and Information Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $35,800
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $34,030
    Knoxville, TN $34,020
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $33,990
    Johnson City, TN $32,300
    Cleveland, TN $31,200

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$36,700
    Customer Service Representatives$37,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,380
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$37,050
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Receptionists and Information Clerks make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Jackson, TN is $14.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.35 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries?

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Jackson, TN is 16.2% below the national median of $37,230. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Jackson?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $23,790 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,620.