Receptionists for hire in Boston, MA
Find receptionists who greet visitors, manage schedules and handle phone calls with professionalism and a friendly demeanor. These professionals excel in communication, organization and multitasking, ensuring smooth operations within any office environment. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Boston, MA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Organizational Skills
- 10%
- Time Management
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 64%
- Associate's degree
- 20%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES
Toyota of watertown
H&R Block
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 2-5 years
- 20%
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Last updated: Nov 6, 2026
Receptionist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $69,069 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,183 – $89,702 yearly
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Receptionist
Somerville, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipFront Desk Receptionist
Quincy, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Accident & Health Insurance LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCash HandlingFront Desk Receptionist / Dental Assistant (Seasonal)
Saugus, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportServingTrainingFront Desk Receptionist
Dorchester, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
CPRSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTraining & DevelopmentTrainingSchedule ManagementOffice clerk
Malden, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
AEDDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportTypingData EntryReceptionist
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
CPIChild Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationInfant & Toddler CertificationCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCultural CompetencyBilingualFrench
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What's the average time to fill a receptionist role?
The average time to fill a receptionist role is 54 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do receptionists tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a receptionist include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for receptionists?
Common licenses or certifications for receptionists include: CPR, Driver's License and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to receptionists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to receptionists include: front desk receptionist, front desk receptionist / dental assistant (seasonal) and office clerk.
What level of education is common for a receptionist?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a receptionist in Boston, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a receptionist?
Most receptionists have 7 years of professional experience.
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