Receptionist Salary in Atlanta, GA
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The median receptionist in the Atlanta area earns $37,530 a year ($18.04 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($38,010) and 4% above the Georgia median ($36,100). Half of the 15,710 receptionists there earn between $30,660 and $43,980.
Median $37,530
10th: $25,70090th: $48,570
| Annual pay | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $25,700 | $24,920 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $30,660 | $29,540 | $33,960 |
| Median | $37,530 | $36,100 | $38,010 |
| 75th percentile | $43,980 | $41,670 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $48,570 | $47,190 | $49,950 |
| Average | $37,730 | $36,150 | $39,460 |
| Jobs | 15,710 | 26,080 | 910,180 |
Atlanta, GA ranks 25th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for receptionist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($49,450).
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Check my payReceptionist pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $49,450
- San Jose, CA: $47,130
- Seattle, WA: $45,820
- Sacramento, CA: $45,140
- New York, NY: $44,690
- San Diego, CA: $44,390
- Boston, MA: $43,930
- Denver, CO: $43,680
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- Customer Service Representative: $42,710
- Office Clerk: $43,330
- Administrative Assistant: $45,270
- Office Manager: $69,990
- Bookkeeper: $51,170
- Medical Secretary: $46,370
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.