Receptionist Salary in Louisville, KY
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The median receptionist in the Louisville area earns $34,520 a year ($16.60 an hour), 9% below the U.S. median ($38,010) and 5% above the Kentucky median ($32,940). Half of the 3,330 receptionists there earn between $29,910 and $40,290.
Median $34,520
10th: $26,33090th: $46,040
| Annual pay | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $26,330 | $23,720 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $29,910 | $28,420 | $33,960 |
| Median | $34,520 | $32,940 | $38,010 |
| 75th percentile | $40,290 | $38,440 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $46,040 | $44,270 | $49,950 |
| Average | $35,370 | $33,760 | $39,460 |
| Jobs | 3,330 | 9,290 | 910,180 |
Louisville, KY ranks 50th 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: $41,600
- Office Clerk: $41,290
- Administrative Assistant: $47,090
- Office Manager: $67,450
- Bookkeeper: $47,990
- Medical Secretary: $44,430
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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.