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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to corporate receptionist jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. As corporate receptionists are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for corporate receptionists. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a corporate receptionist, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
The median salary for corporate receptionists in Alaska is $50,718. Compare that to the median salary in Louisiana of $31,317, which ranked worst for corporate receptionists, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as a corporate receptionist, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for corporate receptionists in 2025
1. Alaska
Total corporate receptionist jobs: 84 Average annual salary: $50,718 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Location Quotient: 1.25
2. New York
Total corporate receptionist jobs: 1,454 Average annual salary: $46,560 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Location Quotient: 1.41
3. Washington
Total corporate receptionist jobs: 759 Average annual salary: $45,268 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Location Quotient: 1.29
4. Massachusetts
Total corporate receptionist jobs: 788 Average annual salary: $45,638 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
5. Wisconsin
Total corporate receptionist jobs: 433 Average annual salary: $45,462 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
6. Connecticut
Total corporate receptionist jobs: 343 Average annual salary: $43,486 Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
7. Oregon
Total corporate receptionist jobs: 340 Average annual salary: $44,112 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
8. Minnesota
Total corporate receptionist jobs: 469 Average annual salary: $44,517 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Location Quotient: 0.88
9. Michigan
Total corporate receptionist jobs: 635 Average annual salary: $42,492 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $55,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
10. Delaware
Total corporate receptionist jobs: 106 Average annual salary: $41,877 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
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Detailed list of the best states for a corporate receptionist
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $50,718 | $45,000 | 739,795 | 84 |
| 2 | New York | $46,560 | $35,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,454 |
| 3 | Washington | $45,268 | $36,000 | 7,405,743 | 759 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $45,638 | $35,000 | 6,859,819 | 788 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $45,462 | $35,000 | 5,795,483 | 433 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $43,486 | $33,000 | 3,588,184 | 343 |
| 7 | Oregon | $44,112 | $34,000 | 4,142,776 | 340 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $44,517 | $35,000 | 5,576,606 | 469 |
| 9 | Michigan | $42,492 | $32,000 | 9,962,311 | 635 |
| 10 | Delaware | $41,877 | $31,000 | 961,939 | 106 |
| 11 | Illinois | $41,573 | $32,000 | 12,802,023 | 939 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $41,386 | $31,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,007 |
| 13 | Maine | $39,776 | $32,000 | 1,335,907 | 107 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $39,683 | $30,000 | 1,059,639 | 100 |
| 15 | Iowa | $37,761 | $29,000 | 3,145,711 | 381 |
| 16 | Hawaii | $46,398 | $37,000 | 1,427,538 | 63 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $47,140 | $35,000 | 693,972 | 99 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $38,376 | $28,000 | 12,805,537 | 929 |
| 19 | Arizona | $39,053 | $30,000 | 7,016,270 | 496 |
| 20 | Maryland | $43,447 | $32,000 | 6,052,177 | 409 |
| 21 | Florida | $38,348 | $29,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,856 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $39,107 | $30,000 | 869,666 | 65 |
| 23 | Indiana | $37,671 | $28,000 | 6,666,818 | 522 |
| 24 | North Dakota | $39,268 | $31,000 | 755,393 | 48 |
| 25 | Missouri | $38,654 | $30,000 | 6,113,532 | 437 |
| 26 | Idaho | $39,271 | $30,000 | 1,716,943 | 103 |
| 27 | California | $39,462 | $30,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,689 |
| 28 | Colorado | $40,451 | $31,000 | 5,607,154 | 397 |
| 29 | Vermont | $41,125 | $33,000 | 623,657 | 34 |
| 30 | Ohio | $37,020 | $28,000 | 11,658,609 | 669 |
| 31 | Utah | $36,997 | $28,000 | 3,101,833 | 274 |
| 32 | Nevada | $36,809 | $28,000 | 2,998,039 | 180 |
| 33 | New Hampshire | $39,373 | $31,000 | 1,342,795 | 80 |
| 34 | Montana | $36,521 | $29,000 | 1,050,493 | 107 |
| 35 | Virginia | $39,327 | $29,000 | 8,470,020 | 576 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $36,456 | $28,000 | 1,920,076 | 136 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $34,825 | $27,000 | 6,715,984 | 463 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $36,847 | $28,000 | 10,273,419 | 489 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $36,579 | $28,000 | 2,984,100 | 107 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $35,337 | $26,000 | 1,815,857 | 92 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $36,094 | $28,000 | 579,315 | 28 |
| 42 | Texas | $35,273 | $27,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,534 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $34,190 | $26,000 | 4,454,189 | 252 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $35,712 | $27,000 | 2,088,070 | 102 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $35,416 | $27,000 | 5,024,369 | 230 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $34,685 | $27,000 | 3,930,864 | 161 |
| 47 | Georgia | $33,469 | $26,000 | 10,429,379 | 753 |
| 48 | Kansas | $34,019 | $26,000 | 2,913,123 | 168 |
| 49 | Alabama | $30,948 | $24,000 | 4,874,747 | 235 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $32,466 | $25,000 | 3,004,279 | 118 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $31,317 | $24,000 | 4,684,333 | 163 |
Highest paying states for corporate receptionists
| Rank | State | Avg. Corporate Receptionist Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $50,718 |
| 2 | New York | $46,560 |
| 3 | Washington | $45,268 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $45,638 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $45,462 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $43,486 |
| 7 | Oregon | $44,112 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $44,517 |
| 9 | Michigan | $42,492 |
| 10 | Delaware | $41,877 |
| 11 | Illinois | $41,573 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $41,386 |
| 13 | Maine | $39,776 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $39,683 |
| 15 | Iowa | $37,761 |
| 16 | Hawaii | $46,398 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $47,140 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $38,376 |
| 19 | Arizona | $39,053 |
| 20 | Maryland | $43,447 |
| 21 | Florida | $38,348 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $39,107 |
| 23 | Indiana | $37,671 |
| 24 | North Dakota | $39,268 |
| 25 | Missouri | $38,654 |
| 26 | Idaho | $39,271 |
| 27 | California | $39,462 |
| 28 | Colorado | $40,451 |
| 29 | Vermont | $41,125 |
| 30 | Ohio | $37,020 |
| 31 | Utah | $36,997 |
| 32 | Nevada | $36,809 |
| 33 | New Hampshire | $39,373 |
| 34 | Montana | $36,521 |
| 35 | Virginia | $39,327 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $36,456 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $34,825 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $36,847 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $36,579 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $35,337 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $36,094 |
| 42 | Texas | $35,273 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $34,190 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $35,712 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $35,416 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $34,685 |
| 47 | Georgia | $33,469 |
| 48 | Kansas | $34,019 |
| 49 | Alabama | $30,948 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $32,466 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $31,317 |
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Updated January 8, 2025