What is the salary of a Receptionist? In the United States, a Receptionist earns an average salary of $31,156. The salary range for a Receptionist is usually between $20,427 and $40,631 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $54,005. The highest Receptionist salary in the United States was $124,005. The average hourly pay for a Receptionist is $14.98.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Receptionist salary are Rhode Island, with an average salary of $62,630, followed by California, with an average salary of $56,944, and Alaska, with an average salary of $52,322. Employers paying the highest salary for a Receptionist job are Greenfield Union (CA), Sonoma County (CA) and Huntington Beach Union High (CA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Greenfield Union, CA | $94,071 |
| Sonoma County, CA | $88,591 |
| Huntington Beach Union High, CA | $79,712 |
| North Orange Community College District, CA | $76,821 |
| CORE Charter, CA | $76,240 |
| El Monte Union High, CA | $75,532 |
| Chabot-Las Positas CCD, CA | $74,998 |
| Madera Unified, CA | $73,718 |
| Chaffey Joint Union High, CA | $73,523 |
| Conejo Valley Unified, CA | $70,284 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Receptionist - Secretary | $35,782 |
| Receptionist/Clerk | $34,841 |
| Receptionist/administrative Assistant | $43,472 |
| Receptionist/office Assistant | $32,111 |
| Receptionist/file Clerk | $39,500 |
| Receptionist-Typist | $45,534 |
| Receptionist/admin Clerk | $15,989 |
| Receptionist/Scheduler | $23,498 |
| Receptionist Hourly | $25,291 |
| Receptionist Salary | $25,689 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Receptionist and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $52,322 | 4 |
| Alabama | $32,691 | 4 |
| Arkansas | $26,379 | 19 |
| Arizona | $23,743 | 22 |
| California | $56,944 | 201 |
| Colorado | $35,079 | 15 |
| Connecticut | $30,636 | 10 |
| District of Columbia | $41,056 | 4 |
| Delaware | $296 | 15 |
| Florida | $30,006 | 118 |
| Georgia | $27,112 | 55 |
| Iowa | $31,718 | 30 |
| Idaho | $37,190 | 10 |
| Illinois | $39,738 | 14 |
| Indiana | $30,434 | 207 |
| Kansas | $37,938 | 11 |
| Kentucky | $23,780 | 116 |
| Louisiana | $31,128 | 19 |
| Massachusetts | $35,590 | 59 |
| Maryland | $32,831 | 10 |
| Maine | $45,123 | 1 |
| Michigan | $30,430 | 51 |
| Minnesota | $32,227 | 24 |
| Missouri | $28,726 | 15 |
| Mississippi | $26,073 | 13 |
| Montana | $15 | 12 |
| North Carolina | $28,603 | 9 |
| North Dakota | $19,971 | 1 |
| Nebraska | $33,451 | 6 |
| New Hampshire | $7,915 | 1 |
| New Jersey | $25,712 | 64 |
| New Mexico | $27,444 | 8 |
| Nevada | $45,124 | 19 |
| New York | $44,435 | 17 |
| Ohio | $29,541 | 88 |
| Oklahoma | $22,346 | 217 |
| Oregon | $31,203 | 22 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,114 | 60 |
| Rhode Island | $62,630 | 1 |
| South Carolina | $22,363 | 16 |
| South Dakota | $3,462 | 6 |
| Tennessee | $23,192 | 32 |
| Texas | $25,503 | 175 |
| Utah | $31,160 | 87 |
| Virginia | $37,171 | 18 |
| Vermont | $24,830 | 4 |
| Washington | $31,204 | 62 |
| Wisconsin | $30,422 | 10 |
| West Virginia | $20,699 | 12 |
| Wyoming | $4,061 | 6 |
| Name | State | Employer | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Amanda KauffeldMoseley Public School, OK | Amanda Kauffeld | OK | Moseley Public School | View Details |
Leslie PollockCity of Blaine, MN | Leslie Pollock | MN | City of Blaine | View Details |
Cynthia Garcia LSanta Monica, CA | Cynthia Garcia L | CA | Santa Monica | View Details |
Cynthia Garcia LSanta Monica, CA | Cynthia Garcia L | CA | Santa Monica | View Details |
Cynthia Garcia LSanta Monica, CA | Cynthia Garcia L | CA | Santa Monica | View Details |
Sandra Louis R.San Diego County Water Authority, CA | Sandra Louis R. | CA | San Diego County Water Authority | View Details |
Victor Crosthwaite M.Kern Community College District, CA | Victor Crosthwaite M. | CA | Kern Community College District | View Details |
Alma Sandoval YSan Mateo County Office of Education, CA | Alma Sandoval Y | CA | San Mateo County Office of Education | View Details |
Cynthia Garcia LSanta Monica, CA | Cynthia Garcia L | CA | Santa Monica | View Details |
Irene SchaeferEastern Contra Costa County Transit Authority, CA | Irene Schaefer | CA | Eastern Contra Costa County Transit Authority | View Details |
Sandra Louis R.San Diego County Water Authority, CA | Sandra Louis R. | CA | San Diego County Water Authority | View Details |
Sandra Louis R.San Diego County Water Authority, CA | Sandra Louis R. | CA | San Diego County Water Authority | View Details |
Emily Chandler-Perez A.Union Sanitary District (Alameda), CA | Emily Chandler-Perez A. | CA | Union Sanitary District (Alameda) | View Details |
Alma Sandoval YSan Mateo County Office of Education, CA | Alma Sandoval Y | CA | San Mateo County Office of Education | View Details |
Arthur Armenta G.Santa Ana, CA | Arthur Armenta G. | CA | Santa Ana | View Details |
Emily Chandler-Perez A.Union Sanitary District (Alameda), CA | Emily Chandler-Perez A. | CA | Union Sanitary District (Alameda) | View Details |
Daniela NagelMountain View Whisman, CA | Daniela Nagel | CA | Mountain View Whisman | View Details |
Cecilia RichieNorth Orange Community College District, CA | Cecilia Richie | CA | North Orange Community College District | View Details |
Cecilia RichieNorth Orange Community College District, CA | Cecilia Richie | CA | North Orange Community College District | View Details |
Cynthia Garcia LSanta Monica, CA | Cynthia Garcia L | CA | Santa Monica | View Details |
