Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in Knoxville

In Knoxville (TN), the median pay for receptionists and information clerks is $17.12 an hour ($35,620 a year). About 1,620 people work in this job there.

$17.12Median hourly pay
$29,200–$39,840Middle half of workers, yearly
1,620People in this job in Knoxville (TN)

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($38,010). It is 2% higher than the Tennessee median ($34,910).

Pay range for receptionists and information clerks in Knoxville (TN)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$12.17$25,310
25% of workers$14.04$29,200
Half of workers (median)$17.12$35,620
75% of workers$19.15$39,840
90% of workers$21.30$44,300

Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin$36,8104,040
Knoxville (this page)$35,6201,620
Chattanooga$35,0701,090
Memphis$34,5302,100
Kingsport-Bristol$33,940470
Jackson$33,860270
Cleveland$32,770160
Morristown$31,200150
Johnson City$31,180300
Clarksville$30,960450

Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for receptionists and information clerks

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -1.7% over ten years, little or no change · about 105,100 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Knoxville (TN)

JobMedian yearly pay
Customer Service Representatives$38,840
Office Clerks, General$37,920
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Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,000
Counter and Rental Clerks$37,440

Other job titles for this job

SchedulerGreeterHospitality AideCall Center AgentCall Center OperatorCall Center RepPeople GreeterPay Station AttendantTelephone Quotation ClerkUtility ClerkEr ClerkRegistration Clerk

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.