Receptionist Salary in Baltimore, MD
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The median receptionist in the Baltimore area earns $37,600 a year ($18.08 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($38,010) and 1% below the Maryland median ($38,100). Half of the 8,660 receptionists there earn between $33,950 and $44,300.
Median $37,600
10th: $31,46090th: $48,420
| Annual pay | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,460 | $31,750 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $33,950 | $34,900 | $33,960 |
| Median | $37,600 | $38,100 | $38,010 |
| 75th percentile | $44,300 | $44,790 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $48,420 | $49,180 | $49,950 |
| Average | $39,470 | $40,230 | $39,460 |
| Jobs | 8,660 | 18,390 | 910,180 |
Baltimore, MD ranks 23rd 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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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.