Receptionist Salary in Virginia Beach, VA
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The median receptionist in the Virginia Beach area earns $35,470 a year ($17.05 an hour), 7% below the U.S. median ($38,010) and 4% below the Virginia median ($37,060). Half of the 4,370 receptionists there earn between $30,510 and $38,970.
| Annual pay | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,320 | $28,800 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $30,510 | $31,660 | $33,960 |
| Median | $35,470 | $37,060 | $38,010 |
| 75th percentile | $38,970 | $43,870 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $44,860 | $47,220 | $49,950 |
| Average | $35,710 | $38,100 | $39,460 |
| Jobs | 4,370 | 23,360 | 910,180 |
Virginia Beach, VA ranks 45th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for receptionist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($49,450).
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- Richmond, VA: $36,400
- 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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Similar jobs in Virginia Beach, VA
- Customer Service Representative: $38,150
- Office Clerk: $44,630
- Administrative Assistant: $46,320
- Office Manager: $63,970
- Bookkeeper: $48,690
- Medical Secretary: $44,080
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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.