Receptionist Salary in Kansas City, MO
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The median receptionist in the Kansas City area earns $37,210 a year ($17.89 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($38,010) and 4% above the Missouri median ($35,740). Half of the 6,750 receptionists there earn between $34,160 and $43,610.
Median $37,210
10th: $29,45090th: $47,960
| Annual pay | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,450 | $29,230 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $34,160 | $31,600 | $33,960 |
| Median | $37,210 | $35,740 | $38,010 |
| 75th percentile | $43,610 | $39,590 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $47,960 | $46,660 | $49,950 |
| Average | $38,440 | $37,040 | $39,460 |
| Jobs | 6,750 | 18,890 | 910,180 |
Kansas City, MO ranks 26th 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
- St. Louis, MO: $36,470
- 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: $44,350
- Office Clerk: $45,640
- Administrative Assistant: $46,810
- Office Manager: $66,780
- Bookkeeper: $50,940
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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.