Texas Median
$35,210
per year
Hourly Rate
$16.93
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $38,010
State Rank
#42 of 51
78,330 employed here
How much do Receptionists and Information Clerks make in Texas?
Receptionists and Information Clerks in Texas take home a median of $35,210 annually — roughly $16.93 an hour — which runs 7% below the national median of $38,010.
Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $24,700 while the top 10% make $47,380 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $29,160 and $40,210 a year.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary range in Texas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $24,700 | $11.88 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $29,160 | $14.02 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $35,210 | $16.93 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $40,210 | $19.33 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $47,380 | $22.78 |
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How Texas compares
Texas ranks 42nd out of 51 states and territories for Receptionists and Information Clerks pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in other states
District of Columbia $49,060Alaska $44,720Washington $44,710California $44,100Massachusetts $43,870New York $43,080Rhode Island $42,620Maine $42,440Colorado $42,010New Jersey $41,650Hawaii $41,600Wisconsin $41,150Oregon $40,900Connecticut $40,630North Dakota $39,530Arizona $38,730Vermont $38,370South Dakota $38,280New Hampshire $38,160Maryland $38,100Nebraska $37,860Minnesota $37,510Wyoming $37,480Michigan $37,470Illinois $37,400Montana $37,360Iowa $37,330Virginia $37,060Nevada $37,050Utah $36,960Florida $36,810Idaho $36,810Pennsylvania $36,810Delaware $36,310Indiana $36,160Georgia $36,100Kansas $36,050Ohio $35,920Missouri $35,740South Carolina $35,510North Carolina $35,440New Mexico $35,140Tennessee $34,910Arkansas $34,840Oklahoma $34,560Kentucky $32,940Louisiana $32,750Alabama $32,590West Virginia $31,920Mississippi $31,160
Working as Receptionists and Information Clerks in Texas
Nationally, about 910,000 people work as Receptionists and Information Clerks in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($35,210) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Receptionists and Information Clerks make in Texas?
The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Texas is $35,210 per year, or about $16.93 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $24,700 at the entry level to $47,380 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Receptionists and Information Clerks about 7% less than the national median of $38,010. Texas ranks 42nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Receptionists and Information Clerks?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $35,210 a year. About 78,330 Receptionists and Information Clerks are employed in Texas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.