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Job outlook for legal receptionists in the United States
Legal receptionist job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected legal receptionist job growth rate is 0% from 2018-2028.
About 4,300 new jobs for legal receptionists are projected over the next decade.
Legal receptionist salaries have increased 11% for legal receptionists in the last 5 years.
There are over 707,068 legal receptionists currently employed in the United States.
There are 23,699 active legal receptionist job openings in the US.
The average legal receptionist salary is $32,592.
Are legal receptionist jobs in demand?
Legal receptionist job and salary trends over time
Legal receptionist jobs over time
Legal receptionist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 707,068 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 696,475 | 0.21% |
| 2019 | 760,446 | 0.23% |
| 2018 | 750,565 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 729,903 | 0.22% |
Average legal receptionist salary over time
Legal receptionist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $32,592 | $15.67 | +3.5% |
| 2025 | $31,481 | $15.14 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $30,528 | $14.68 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $29,742 | $14.30 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $29,250 | $14.06 | +2.3% |
Legal receptionist jobs by state
Most common states for legal receptionists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 108 | 16% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 93 | 13% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 333 | 11% |
| 4 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 876 | 10% |
| 5 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 305 | 9% |
| 6 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 94 | 9% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 85 | 9% |
| 8 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 1,725 | 8% |
| 9 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 600 | 8% |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 579 | 8% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 445 | 8% |
| 12 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 89 | 8% |
| 13 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 66 | 8% |
| 14 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 457 | 7% |
| 15 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 431 | 7% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 392 | 7% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 212 | 7% |
| 18 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 137 | 7% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 88 | 7% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 55 | 7% |
Most common cities for legal receptionists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartford | 2 | 2% | $36,260 |
| 2 | Port Orange | 1 | 2% | $32,311 |
| 3 | Boca Raton | 1 | 1% | $32,248 |
| 4 | Los Angeles | 3 | 0% | $39,511 |
| 5 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $30,129 |
| 6 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $32,482 |
| 7 | Minneapolis | 1 | 0% | $41,505 |
| 8 | Orlando | 1 | 0% | $32,288 |
| 9 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $34,131 |
| 10 | Tampa | 1 | 0% | $32,321 |
Legal Receptionist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of legal receptionist experts
Indiana University Bloomington
University of Baltimore
Eric Sader
Lecturer, Kelley School of BusinessIndiana University Bloomington
Department of Business Law & Ethics
What type of skills will young Legal Receptionists need?
Eric Sader: The emphasis on high-level interpersonal skills is expected to continue. More than ever, graduates need to expect the unexpected in a turbulent and changing world. Those employees who best have exemplified leadership, active listening, patience, flexibility, and responsibility during recent months are assuredly ones management will look to for future promotions and advancement opportunities. Absolutely, technology is more important than ever, but what is it about personalities that we often see as "tech-savvy"? Sure, it helps to have grown up in the Internet age, but more broadly these personalities are often those who crave learning and new experiences, who are willing and eager to adapt to new modalities. And these traits are not limited to students of any age, with rewards far beyond the keyboard.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Legal Receptionists to find work opportunities?
Roger Hartley Ph.D.: The work shortage and the need for federal, local, and state government are high all over the nation. The concern now is if budget pressures delay the ability to hire.