Receptionist Salary in Washington, DC
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The median receptionist in the Washington area earns $41,240 a year ($19.83 an hour), 8% above the U.S. median ($38,010). Half of the 17,920 receptionists there earn between $36,410 and $46,560.
Median $41,240
10th: $33,60090th: $54,790
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,600 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $36,410 | $33,960 |
| Median | $41,240 | $38,010 |
| 75th percentile | $46,560 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $54,790 | $49,950 |
| Average | $42,630 | $39,460 |
| Jobs | 17,920 | 910,180 |
Washington, DC ranks 14th 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.