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Desk receptionist salary
Average desk receptionist salary
$15.59
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Average desk receptionist salary by state
Highest paying states for desk receptionists
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $46,020 | $22.13 |
| 2 | New York | $38,380 | $18.45 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $39,670 | $19.07 |
| 4 | Oregon | $39,574 | $19.03 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $39,635 | $19.06 |
| 6 | Washington | $39,147 | $18.82 |
| 7 | Hawaii | $40,387 | $19.42 |
| 8 | Michigan | $36,166 | $17.39 |
| 9 | Ohio | $37,037 | $17.81 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $38,977 | $18.74 |
| 11 | Maine | $35,342 | $16.99 |
| 12 | Colorado | $35,554 | $17.09 |
| 13 | Arizona | $34,263 | $16.47 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $36,240 | $17.42 |
| 15 | Utah | $33,598 | $16.15 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $38,482 | $18.50 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $33,483 | $16.10 |
| 18 | California | $37,367 | $17.96 |
| 19 | Vermont | $36,452 | $17.52 |
| 20 | Missouri | $33,805 | $16.25 |
| 21 | Illinois | $35,654 | $17.14 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $35,259 | $16.95 |
| 23 | Iowa | $32,832 | $15.78 |
| 24 | Montana | $32,691 | $15.72 |
| 25 | Idaho | $35,316 | $16.98 |
| 26 | Maryland | $35,447 | $17.04 |
| 27 | Nevada | $32,881 | $15.81 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $34,788 | $16.73 |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $34,173 | $16.43 |
| 30 | Delaware | $34,053 | $16.37 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $32,559 | $15.65 |
| 32 | Florida | $32,319 | $15.54 |
| 33 | Virginia | $33,190 | $15.96 |
| 34 | New Jersey | $33,875 | $16.29 |
| 35 | Indiana | $31,788 | $15.28 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $29,841 | $14.35 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $32,106 | $15.44 |
| 38 | Texas | $31,235 | $15.02 |
| 39 | Pennsylvania | $31,321 | $15.06 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $31,232 | $15.02 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $31,673 | $15.23 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $29,919 | $14.38 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $29,244 | $14.06 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $30,616 | $14.72 |
| 45 | North Carolina | $30,846 | $14.83 |
| 46 | Kansas | $30,212 | $14.53 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $28,999 | $13.94 |
| 48 | Georgia | $28,433 | $13.67 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $28,270 | $13.59 |
| 50 | Alabama | $26,340 | $12.66 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $26,678 | $12.83 |
Desk receptionist salary details
A desk receptionist's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $41,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a desk receptionist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| 75th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| Average | $32,434 | $2,703 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
Highest paying desk receptionist jobs
The highest paying types of desk receptionists are front desk administration, dental receptionist, and office receptionist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeter | $26,549 | $2,212 | $12.76 | 7,188 |
| Front Desk Coordinator | $31,667 | $2,639 | $15.22 | 119,803 |
| Front Desk Administration | $34,479 | $2,873 | $16.58 | 67,462 |
| Desk Clerk | $29,096 | $2,425 | $13.99 | 113,183 |
| Front Desk Representative | $29,224 | $2,435 | $14.05 | 140,332 |
| Receptionist/Customer Service | $30,604 | $2,550 | $14.71 | 216,587 |
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Desk receptionist salary trends
The average desk receptionist salary has risen by $5,651 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average desk receptionist earned $26,783 annually, but today, they earn $32,434 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for desk receptionists over the last decade.
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Average desk receptionist salary over time
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Desk receptionist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,400 | $15.59 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $31,300 | $15.06 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | $30,400 | $14.61 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $29,600 | $14.23 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $29,100 | $13.99 | +2.2% |
Recently added desk receptionist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Hospital | Information Desk Receptionist | Rochester, NY | 06/03/2025 | $36,523 |
| Life Time Fitness | Tennis & Pickleball Desk Receptionist | Eden Prairie, MN | 05/27/2025 | $27,653 |
| Ltfmgtco LTF Club Management Co | Tennis & Pickleball Desk Receptionist | Eden Prairie, MN | 05/19/2025 | $27,653 |
| Boulder Community Health | Receptionist Information Desk | Boulder, CO | 05/11/2025 | $43,827 |
| Highland Hospital | Information Desk Receptionist | Rochester, NY | 05/06/2025 | $36,523 |
| Gold's Gym International, Inc. | Desk Receptionist | Kirkland, WA | 04/19/2025 | $34,769 |
| Highland Hospital | Information Desk Receptionist | Rochester, NY | 04/18/2025 | $36,523 |
| Gold's Gym International, Inc. | Desk Receptionist | Kirkland, WA | 03/24/2025 | $34,769 |
| Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness | Service Desk Receptionist | Garden City, NY | 03/21/2025 | $34,436 |
| Ltfmgtco LTF Club Management Co | Tennis Desk Receptionist | Lakeville, MN | 03/14/2025 | $27,653 |
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