Receptionist Salary in Denver, CO
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The median receptionist in the Denver area earns $43,680 a year ($21.00 an hour), 15% above the U.S. median ($38,010) and 4% above the Colorado median ($42,010). Half of the 5,480 receptionists there earn between $38,310 and $47,810.
Median $43,680
10th: $35,09090th: $54,900
| Annual pay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,090 | $33,200 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $38,310 | $36,510 | $33,960 |
| Median | $43,680 | $42,010 | $38,010 |
| 75th percentile | $47,810 | $46,860 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $54,900 | $51,490 | $49,950 |
| Average | $44,030 | $42,380 | $39,460 |
| Jobs | 5,480 | 11,020 | 910,180 |
Denver, CO ranks 8th 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
- Portland, OR: $43,630
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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.