Receptionist Salary in Indianapolis, IN
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The median receptionist in the Indianapolis area earns $37,050 a year ($17.81 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($38,010) and 2% above the Indiana median ($36,160). Half of the 5,830 receptionists there earn between $30,040 and $43,920.
Median $37,050
10th: $24,31090th: $47,840
| Annual pay | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $24,310 | $24,410 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $30,040 | $29,790 | $33,960 |
| Median | $37,050 | $36,160 | $38,010 |
| 75th percentile | $43,920 | $41,750 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $47,840 | $47,310 | $49,950 |
| Average | $37,430 | $36,300 | $39,460 |
| Jobs | 5,830 | 17,360 | 910,180 |
Indianapolis, IN ranks 29th 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
- Denver, CO: $43,680
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- Customer Service Representative: $43,460
- Office Clerk: $45,930
- Administrative Assistant: $46,450
- Office Manager: $74,680
- Bookkeeper: $48,750
- Medical Secretary: $46,030
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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.