Receptionist Salary in Boston, MA
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The median receptionist in the Boston area earns $43,930 a year ($21.12 an hour), 16% above the U.S. median ($38,010) and about the same as the Massachusetts median ($43,870). Half of the 14,320 receptionists there earn between $38,240 and $48,100.
Median $43,930
10th: $34,87090th: $55,750
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,870 | $35,790 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $38,240 | $38,190 | $33,960 |
| Median | $43,930 | $43,870 | $38,010 |
| 75th percentile | $48,100 | $47,840 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $55,750 | $54,270 | $49,950 |
| Average | $43,990 | $43,950 | $39,460 |
| Jobs | 14,320 | 18,970 | 910,180 |
Boston, MA ranks 7th 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
- Denver, CO: $43,680
- Portland, OR: $43,630
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- Administrative Assistant: $59,330
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- Bookkeeper: $60,960
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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.