Receptionist Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median receptionist in the Columbus area earns $36,910 a year ($17.75 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($38,010) and 3% above the Ohio median ($35,920). Half of the 5,960 receptionists there earn between $30,610 and $42,490.
Median $36,910
10th: $27,56090th: $48,890
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,560 | $26,070 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $30,610 | $29,910 | $33,960 |
| Median | $36,910 | $35,920 | $38,010 |
| 75th percentile | $42,490 | $39,520 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $48,890 | $46,840 | $49,950 |
| Average | $37,510 | $36,030 | $39,460 |
| Jobs | 5,960 | 30,850 | 910,180 |
Columbus, OH ranks 30th 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
- Cleveland, OH: $36,320
- Cincinnati, OH: $35,250
- 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: $46,350
- Office Clerk: $44,830
- Administrative Assistant: $47,870
- Office Manager: $66,970
- Bookkeeper: $51,170
- Medical Secretary: $46,220
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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.