Receptionist Salary in Memphis, TN
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The median receptionist in the Memphis area earns $34,530 a year ($16.60 an hour), 9% below the U.S. median ($38,010) and 1% below the Tennessee median ($34,910). Half of the 2,100 receptionists there earn between $29,600 and $39,090.
Median $34,530
10th: $24,11090th: $46,010
| Annual pay | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $24,110 | $25,400 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $29,600 | $29,380 | $33,960 |
| Median | $34,530 | $34,910 | $38,010 |
| 75th percentile | $39,090 | $39,840 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $46,010 | $45,980 | $49,950 |
| Average | $34,940 | $35,310 | $39,460 |
| Jobs | 2,100 | 11,460 | 910,180 |
Memphis, TN ranks 49th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for receptionist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($49,450).
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Check my payReceptionist pay in other cities
- Nashville, TN: $36,810
- San Francisco, CA: $49,450
- San Jose, CA: $47,130
- Seattle, WA: $45,820
- Sacramento, CA: $45,140
- New York, NY: $44,690
- San Diego, CA: $44,390
- Boston, MA: $43,930
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Similar jobs in Memphis, TN
- Customer Service Representative: $44,090
- Office Clerk: $38,610
- Administrative Assistant: $45,960
- Office Manager: $71,310
- Bookkeeper: $48,400
- Medical Secretary: $39,940
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.