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Receptionist Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$16.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,230/year ($2,519/month) for a single filer
Receptionist pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $25,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,380 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,910 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $39,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $45,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,460 Receptionist jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 43-4171, “Receptionists and Information Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Receptionist salary of $34,910 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $30,230 — an effective tax rate of 13.4%.
| Gross (median) | $34,910 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,009 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,671 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,230 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,519 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Receptionist make in Tennessee?
- The median Receptionist salary in Tennessee is $34,910 per year ($16.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,380 and $39,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Receptionist in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $34,910, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $30,230 per year ($2,519 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.4%.
- How many Receptionist jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 11,460 Receptionist jobs in Tennessee in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Tennessee state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Tennessee.