Receptionist Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median receptionist in the Milwaukee area earns $42,920 a year ($20.63 an hour), 13% above the U.S. median ($38,010) and 4% above the Wisconsin median ($41,150). Half of the 7,200 receptionists there earn between $36,380 and $47,740.
Median $42,920
10th: $29,90090th: $51,820
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,900 | $29,530 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $36,380 | $36,000 | $33,960 |
| Median | $42,920 | $41,150 | $38,010 |
| 75th percentile | $47,740 | $46,570 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $51,820 | $50,030 | $49,950 |
| Average | $41,840 | $40,940 | $39,460 |
| Jobs | 7,200 | 25,580 | 910,180 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 11th 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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- Administrative Assistant: $48,480
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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.