📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Receptionist and Information Clerk Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$33,516
per year
Median
$30,666
per year
Hourly
$16.11
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$24,301
25th Percentile — Junior$29,241
50th Percentile — Median$30,666
75th Percentile — Senior$40,356
90th Percentile — Top Earners$43,945
💡 Top-earning Receptionist and Information Clerks in Texas make up to $43,945 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$29.6k
2021
$30.4k
2022
$31.1k
2023
$31.9k
2024
$32.7k
2025
$33.5k
2026
📈 Receptionist and Information Clerk salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 2.5% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Receptionist and Information Clerk Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $32,511 -3.0% High
San Antonio $30,164 -10.0% High
Dallas $33,181 -1.0% High
Austin $36,197 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $32,175 -4.0% High
El Paso $27,483 -18.0% High
Arlington $32,511 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $29,159 -13.0% High
Plano $34,186 +2.0% High
Laredo $26,813 -20.0% High
Lubbock $27,483 -18.0% High
Garland $31,840 -5.0% High
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Receptionist and Information Clerk Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Receptionist and Information Clerks. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $33,516 per year, Texas's Receptionist and Information Clerk salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $24,301–$29,241, while experienced Receptionist and Information Clerks can command $40,356–$43,945.

Looking ahead, the Receptionist and Information Clerk profession in Texas is projected to grow at 2.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Receptionist and Information Clerk salary in Texas is $33,516 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $35,280.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Receptionist and Information Clerks the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Receptionist and Information Clerk employment.
  • At $33,516/year, Texas Receptionist and Information Clerk salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $35,280/year.