Receptionist Salary in Portland, OR
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The median receptionist in the Portland area earns $43,630 a year ($20.98 an hour), 15% above the U.S. median ($38,010) and 7% above the Oregon median ($40,900). Half of the 8,340 receptionists there earn between $38,200 and $47,430.
Median $43,630
10th: $35,57090th: $51,410
| Annual pay | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,570 | $33,970 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $38,200 | $36,840 | $33,960 |
| Median | $43,630 | $40,900 | $38,010 |
| 75th percentile | $47,430 | $46,510 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $51,410 | $49,660 | $49,950 |
| Average | $43,590 | $42,040 | $39,460 |
| Jobs | 8,340 | 13,590 | 910,180 |
Portland, OR ranks 9th 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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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.