Receptionist salary in the United States

How much does a Receptionist make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$38,010

Median $38,010
Low $28,760High $49,950

Based on 910,180 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$28,760
25th percentile
$33,960
75th percentile
$45,130
90th percentile
$49,950

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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