Receptionist Salary in New York, NY
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The median receptionist in the New York area earns $44,690 a year ($21.49 an hour), 18% above the U.S. median ($38,010) and 4% above the New York State median ($43,080). Half of the 74,190 receptionists there earn between $37,860 and $49,320.
Median $44,690
10th: $35,06090th: $59,720
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,060 | $34,740 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $37,860 | $37,470 | $33,960 |
| Median | $44,690 | $43,080 | $38,010 |
| 75th percentile | $49,320 | $49,080 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $59,720 | $59,140 | $49,950 |
| Average | $45,430 | $44,840 | $39,460 |
| Jobs | 74,190 | 65,010 | 910,180 |
New York, NY ranks 5th 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
- Buffalo, NY: $38,960
- San Francisco, CA: $49,450
- San Jose, CA: $47,130
- Seattle, WA: $45,820
- Sacramento, CA: $45,140
- San Diego, CA: $44,390
- Boston, MA: $43,930
- Denver, CO: $43,680
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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.