Receptionist Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median receptionist in the Philadelphia area earns $38,030 a year ($18.28 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($38,010) and 3% above the Pennsylvania median ($36,810). Half of the 22,210 receptionists there earn between $34,030 and $45,340.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,520 | $24,820 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $34,030 | $30,700 | $33,960 |
| Median | $38,030 | $36,810 | $38,010 |
| 75th percentile | $45,340 | $42,930 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $49,500 | $48,310 | $49,950 |
| Average | $39,130 | $36,980 | $39,460 |
| Jobs | 22,210 | 37,830 | 910,180 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 20th 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
- Pittsburgh, PA: $36,300
- 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: $47,070
- Office Clerk: $47,060
- Administrative Assistant: $48,850
- Office Manager: $72,700
- Bookkeeper: $52,710
- Medical Secretary: $47,120
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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.