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Office receptionist salary
Average office receptionist salary
$16.13
How much does an office receptionist make?
The average office receptionist salary in the United States is $33,554. Office receptionist salaries typically range between $27,000 and $41,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for office receptionists is $16.13 per hour.
Office receptionist salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Office receptionists earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Office receptionist salaries by experience level
Office receptionist salary estimates from across the web
Average office receptionist salary by state
The average office receptionist salary in Alaska, Washington, and Oregon are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average office receptionist salary states are Georgia, Kansas, and Kentucky.
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Highest paying states for office receptionists
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $50,664 | $24.36 |
| 2 | Washington | $45,764 | $22.00 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $42,215 | $20.30 |
| 4 | Oregon | $42,336 | $20.35 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $41,164 | $19.79 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $40,432 | $19.44 |
| 7 | Michigan | $37,475 | $18.02 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $41,520 | $19.96 |
| 9 | New York | $39,095 | $18.80 |
| 10 | Ohio | $38,099 | $18.32 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $38,166 | $18.35 |
| 12 | Maine | $37,786 | $18.17 |
| 13 | Montana | $35,625 | $17.13 |
| 14 | Idaho | $37,310 | $17.94 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $38,572 | $18.54 |
| 16 | South Dakota | $36,025 | $17.32 |
| 17 | Vermont | $38,780 | $18.64 |
| 18 | Arizona | $34,107 | $16.40 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $34,019 | $16.36 |
| 20 | Florida | $34,520 | $16.60 |
| 21 | Illinois | $36,340 | $17.47 |
| 22 | Iowa | $33,108 | $15.92 |
| 23 | California | $37,921 | $18.23 |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $36,157 | $17.38 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $39,744 | $19.11 |
| 26 | Rhode Island | $35,183 | $16.91 |
| 27 | Utah | $33,805 | $16.25 |
| 28 | Missouri | $33,714 | $16.21 |
| 29 | Maryland | $36,712 | $17.65 |
| 30 | Indiana | $32,498 | $15.62 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | $39,932 | $19.20 |
| 32 | Nevada | $32,753 | $15.75 |
| 33 | Delaware | $35,414 | $17.03 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $30,893 | $14.85 |
| 35 | Wyoming | $33,142 | $15.93 |
| 36 | Virginia | $34,904 | $16.78 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $32,794 | $15.77 |
| 38 | Colorado | $34,327 | $16.50 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $32,314 | $15.54 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $31,943 | $15.36 |
| 41 | Texas | $31,794 | $15.29 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $31,357 | $15.08 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $29,824 | $14.34 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $31,887 | $15.33 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $30,259 | $14.55 |
| 46 | Kansas | $29,854 | $14.35 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $30,490 | $14.66 |
| 48 | Georgia | $29,956 | $14.40 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $28,641 | $13.77 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $27,564 | $13.25 |
| 51 | Alabama | $27,511 | $13.23 |
Highest paying cities for office receptionists
The highest-paying cities for office receptionists are Minneapolis, MN, Albany, OR, and Washington, DC.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis, MN | $42,309 | $20.34 |
| 2 | Albany, OR | $42,270 | $20.32 |
| 3 | Washington, DC | $39,954 | $19.21 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $38,948 | $18.73 |
| 5 | Akron, OH | $38,881 | $18.69 |
| 6 | Los Angeles, CA | $37,516 | $18.04 |
| 7 | Waukegan, IL | $37,211 | $17.89 |
| 8 | Great Falls, MT | $36,300 | $17.45 |
| 9 | McLean, VA | $35,730 | $17.18 |
| 10 | Orlando, FL | $34,569 | $16.62 |
| 11 | Lafayette, CO | $34,482 | $16.58 |
| 12 | Logan, UT | $34,345 | $16.51 |
| 13 | Philadelphia, PA | $34,048 | $16.37 |
| 14 | Kansas City, MO | $33,848 | $16.27 |
| 15 | Bettendorf, IA | $32,989 | $15.86 |
| 16 | Charlotte, NC | $32,620 | $15.68 |
| 17 | Houston, TX | $31,740 | $15.26 |
| 18 | Alpharetta, GA | $29,994 | $14.42 |
Office receptionist salary details
An office receptionist's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $41,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an office receptionist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| 75th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| Average | $33,554 | $2,796 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying office receptionist jobs
The highest paying types of office receptionists are office worker, office administrator, and office technician.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Support Clerk | $32,040 | $2,670 | $15.40 | 185,683 |
| Front Office Clerk | $31,051 | $2,588 | $14.93 | 163,789 |
| Receptionist/Customer Service | $30,604 | $2,550 | $14.71 | 216,587 |
| Office Worker | $41,003 | $3,417 | $19.71 | 84,397 |
| Office Clerk | $30,927 | $2,577 | $14.87 | 106,497 |
| Receptionist/Billing Clerk | $31,932 | $2,661 | $15.35 | 129,530 |
Top companies hiring office receptionists now:
Which companies pay office receptionists the most?
Office receptionist salaries at Dairy Farmers of America and Joy Corporation are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average office receptionist salary at companies like Ricoh and Sunrise Senior Living Management Inc are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dairy Farmers of America | $42,690 | $20.52 |
| 2 | Joy Corporation | $40,472 | $19.46 |
| 3 | Ricoh | $36,641 | $17.62 |
| 4 | Sunrise Senior Living Management Inc | $36,610 | $17.60 |
| 5 | Claxton Hepburn | $36,524 | $17.56 |
| 6 | MCR Health Inc | $36,384 | $17.49 |
| 7 | UT Health San Antonio | $36,247 | $17.43 |
| 8 | ProCare Systems | $36,088 | $17.35 |
| 9 | Lake County | $36,084 | $17.35 |
| 10 | Community Health Center | $35,941 | $17.28 |
| 11 | Hartford Public Schools | $35,779 | $17.20 |
| 12 | MTBC | $35,409 | $17.02 |
| 13 | Arcadia Services, Inc | $35,322 | $16.98 |
| 14 | Maricopa County | $34,731 | $16.70 |
| 15 | Cave Creek Unified School District | $34,561 | $16.62 |
| 16 | Lamar Advertising | $34,236 | $16.46 |
| 17 | Heartland Dental | $34,146 | $16.42 |
| 18 | Albemarle Hospital | $34,072 | $16.38 |
| 19 | Circle International Inc | $34,059 | $16.37 |
| 20 | IST Management | $33,948 | $16.32 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Office Receptionist salary by industry
The average office receptionist salary varies across industries:
- The average office receptionist salary in the manufacturing industry is $34,162, the highest of any industry.
- The average office receptionist salary in the finance industry is $34,148.
- Office receptionists in the real estate industry earn an average salary of $30,906, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for office receptionists
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing | $34,162 | $16.42 |
| 2 | Non Profits | $34,148 | $16.42 |
| 3 | Health Care | $33,832 | $16.27 |
| 4 | Professional | $33,813 | $16.26 |
| 5 | Education | $33,697 | $16.20 |
| 6 | Real Estate | $30,906 | $14.86 |
High paying office receptionist jobs
Office receptionist salary trends
The average office receptionist salary has risen by $5,845 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average office receptionist earned $27,709 annually, but today, they earn $33,554 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for office receptionists over the last decade.
Compare office receptionist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average office receptionist salary over time
Compare office receptionist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Office receptionist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $33,600 | $16.13 | +3.4% |
| 2025 | $32,400 | $15.58 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | $31,400 | $15.11 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $30,600 | $14.72 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $30,100 | $14.48 | +2.2% |
Recently added office receptionist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Chili Central School District | Receptionist-District Office | Fine, NY | 06/28/2025 | $34,227 |
| Reboot Staff | Office Receptionist | Raleigh, NC | 06/28/2025 | $45,000 |
| Atlas Medical | Office Receptionist | Mesa, AZ | 06/28/2025 | $33,392 |
| Hustle Notice Biz | Office Receptionist *Asap* | Dallas, TX | 06/27/2025 | $34,436 |
| Hustle Notice Biz | Office Receptionist | Birmingham, AL | 06/27/2025 | $36,001 |
| Aegis Healthcare | Office Receptionist | Mesa, AZ | 06/27/2025 | $33,392 |
| Security Director In San Diego, California | Receptionist-Branch Office | Raleigh, NC | 06/26/2025 | $33,204 |
| Allied Universal Security | Receptionist-Branch Office | Raleigh, NC | 06/25/2025 | $33,204 |
| Amalfi Jets | Office Receptionist | Calabasas, CA | 06/25/2025 | $37,566 |
| Chats Cloud Cover | Office Receptionist | Los Angeles, CA | 06/25/2025 | $64,000 |
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