Receptionist Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median receptionist in the Richmond area earns $36,400 a year ($17.50 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($38,010) and 2% below the Virginia median ($37,060). Half of the 3,550 receptionists there earn between $31,100 and $40,260.
Median $36,400
10th: $28,53090th: $45,720
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,530 | $28,800 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $31,100 | $31,660 | $33,960 |
| Median | $36,400 | $37,060 | $38,010 |
| 75th percentile | $40,260 | $43,870 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $45,720 | $47,220 | $49,950 |
| Average | $36,750 | $38,100 | $39,460 |
| Jobs | 3,550 | 23,360 | 910,180 |
Richmond, VA ranks 39th 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
- Virginia Beach, VA: $35,470
- 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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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.