Receptionist Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median receptionist in the Seattle area earns $45,820 a year ($22.03 an hour), 21% above the U.S. median ($38,010) and 2% above the Washington median ($44,710). Half of the 14,260 receptionists there earn between $40,600 and $50,810.
Median $45,820
10th: $37,57090th: $60,520
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,570 | $36,730 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $40,600 | $38,980 | $33,960 |
| Median | $45,820 | $44,710 | $38,010 |
| 75th percentile | $50,810 | $49,110 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $60,520 | $57,840 | $49,950 |
| Average | $47,620 | $45,690 | $39,460 |
| Jobs | 14,260 | 26,500 | 910,180 |
Seattle, WA ranks 3rd 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
- Sacramento, CA: $45,140
- New York, NY: $44,690
- San Diego, CA: $44,390
- Boston, MA: $43,930
- Denver, CO: $43,680
- Portland, OR: $43,630
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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.