Receptionist Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median receptionist in the Birmingham area earns $35,610 a year ($17.12 an hour), 6% below the U.S. median ($38,010) and 9% above the Alabama median ($32,590). Half of the 3,030 receptionists there earn between $29,580 and $37,060.
Median $35,610
10th: $24,16090th: $43,180
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $24,160 | $22,830 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $29,580 | $28,120 | $33,960 |
| Median | $35,610 | $32,590 | $38,010 |
| 75th percentile | $37,060 | $36,660 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $43,180 | $40,730 | $49,950 |
| Average | $34,360 | $32,560 | $39,460 |
| Jobs | 3,030 | 10,460 | 910,180 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 44th 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: $40,530
- Office Clerk: $34,220
- Administrative Assistant: $44,580
- Office Manager: $64,170
- Bookkeeper: $47,330
- Medical Secretary: $39,150
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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.