Receptionist Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median receptionist in the Raleigh area earns $36,550 a year ($17.57 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($38,010) and 3% above the North Carolina median ($35,440). Half of the 3,690 receptionists there earn between $29,690 and $41,940.
Median $36,550
10th: $25,67090th: $50,260
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $25,670 | $23,270 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $29,690 | $29,120 | $33,960 |
| Median | $36,550 | $35,440 | $38,010 |
| 75th percentile | $41,940 | $40,050 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $50,260 | $46,210 | $49,950 |
| Average | $36,810 | $35,450 | $39,460 |
| Jobs | 3,690 | 20,080 | 910,180 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 35th 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
- Charlotte, NC: $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: $41,900
- Office Clerk: $44,460
- Administrative Assistant: $48,500
- Office Manager: $64,550
- Bookkeeper: $50,200
- Medical Secretary: $46,600
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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.