Receptionist Salary in Cincinnati, OH
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The median receptionist in the Cincinnati area earns $35,250 a year ($16.95 an hour), 7% below the U.S. median ($38,010) and 2% below the Ohio median ($35,920). Half of the 5,560 receptionists there earn between $29,060 and $39,680.
Median $35,250
10th: $24,75090th: $46,640
| Annual pay | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $24,750 | $26,070 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $29,060 | $29,910 | $33,960 |
| Median | $35,250 | $35,920 | $38,010 |
| 75th percentile | $39,680 | $39,520 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $46,640 | $46,840 | $49,950 |
| Average | $35,510 | $36,030 | $39,460 |
| Jobs | 5,560 | 30,850 | 910,180 |
Cincinnati, OH ranks 47th 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
- Columbus, OH: $36,910
- Cleveland, OH: $36,320
- 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
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- Customer Service Representative: $46,470
- Office Clerk: $44,640
- Administrative Assistant: $47,850
- Office Manager: $69,880
- Bookkeeper: $49,590
- Medical Secretary: $46,180
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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.