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Receptionist/Administrative assistant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$19.02
Average $19.02
Low $13.24
High $27.31

The average salary for a receptionist/administrative assistant is $19.02 per hour in the United States. 11.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant job openings in United States

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Receptionist/Administrative As...
Peak Potential Family Chiropractic
Houston, TX
$17 - $23 an hour
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Receptionist/Administrative Assistant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Generational Group
 
$280,800per year
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Crothall Healthcare
 
$137,280per year
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Omni Hotels
 
$132,000per year
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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher ...
 
$112,320per year
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North Wind Group
 
$91,562per year
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ArchCare
 
$91,520per year
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Highest paying cities for Receptionist/Administrative Assistants near United States

  1. Portland, OR
    $22.31 per hour
  2. Seattle, WA
    $22.12 per hour
  3. Bend, OR
    $21.67 per hour
  4. Chicago, IL
    $20.60 per hour
  5. Rochester, NY
    $19.81 per hour

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