Receptionist salary in United States
How much does a Receptionist make in the United States?
Average base salary
$15.93
Average $15.93
Low $11.23
High $22.58
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a receptionist is $15.93 per hour in the United States. 44.6k salaries reported, updated at September 21, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Receptionists in United States
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Highest paying cities for Receptionists near United States
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Where can a Receptionist earn more?
Compare salaries for Receptionists in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Receptionists
Most recommended skill
Medical Collection(earn +9.11% more)
The jobs requiring this skill have increase by 16.16% since 2018. Receptionists with this skill earn +9.11% more than the average base salary, which is $15.93 per hour.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this skill | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 200 | increase by 200 |
| 2013 | 494 | increase by 147.00% |
| 2014 | 766 | increase by 55.06% |
| 2015 | 448 | decrease by 41.51% |
| 2016 | 614 | increase by 37.05% |
| 2017 | 474 | decrease by 22.80% |
| 2018 | 489 | increase by 3.16% |
| 2019 | 568 | increase by 16.16% |
Top companies hiring Receptionists with the recommended skill
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Most common benefits for Receptionists
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- AD&D insurance
- Commuter assistance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Prescription drug insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 57,402 ratings36% of Receptionists in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Administrative Assistant
Job openingsAverage $18.69 per hour
Front Desk Agent
Job openingsAverage $15.15 per hour
Front Desk Receptionist
Job openingsAverage $32,535 per year
Customer Service Representative
Job openingsAverage $17.46 per hour
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Job openingsAverage $17.15 per hour
Office Assistant
Job openingsAverage $16.84 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Receptionist
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