Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $34,600 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.64
10th percentile $23,750
90th percentile $46,040
Employed locally 420
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,750
    25th
    $28,490
    50th (median)
    $34,600
    75th
    $38,210
    90th
    $46,040

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 49% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 51% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $36,480
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $36,170
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $35,350
    Midland, TX $35,200
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $34,970
    Sherman-Denison, TX $33,060

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,210
    Customer Service Representatives $38,130
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,220
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Odessa, TX is $16.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Odessa, TX is 7.1% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $23,750 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,490.