Receptionist Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median receptionist in the Detroit area earns $38,220 a year ($18.38 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($38,010) and 2% above the Michigan median ($37,470). Half of the 11,100 receptionists there earn between $34,930 and $43,680.
Median $38,220
10th: $30,22090th: $48,790
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,220 | $29,480 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $34,930 | $34,140 | $33,960 |
| Median | $38,220 | $37,470 | $38,010 |
| 75th percentile | $43,680 | $42,450 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $48,790 | $48,280 | $49,950 |
| Average | $39,410 | $38,480 | $39,460 |
| Jobs | 11,100 | 25,230 | 910,180 |
Detroit, MI ranks 18th 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
- Grand Rapids, MI: $37,170
- 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
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- Customer Service Representative: $44,730
- Office Clerk: $45,810
- Administrative Assistant: $47,330
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- Bookkeeper: $51,480
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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.