Receptionist Salary in Phoenix, AZ
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The median receptionist in the Phoenix area earns $39,340 a year ($18.91 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($38,010) and 2% above the Arizona median ($38,730). Half of the 16,850 receptionists there earn between $35,880 and $45,590.
Median $39,340
10th: $33,67090th: $48,750
| Annual pay | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,670 | $32,130 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $35,880 | $35,530 | $33,960 |
| Median | $39,340 | $38,730 | $38,010 |
| 75th percentile | $45,590 | $44,670 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $48,750 | $47,930 | $49,950 |
| Average | $40,820 | $40,100 | $39,460 |
| Jobs | 16,850 | 23,220 | 910,180 |
Phoenix, AZ ranks 15th 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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- Office Clerk: $47,680
- Administrative Assistant: $48,800
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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.