Receptionists
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$37,230
~$18/hr · ~$3,103/mo
US Jobs
1.0M
Little or no change
AI & Automation Risk
7/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 7/10
Many core tasks such as scheduling, answering phones, and data entry are highly susceptible to automation via AI voice agents and chatbots. While the role retains a physical component for greeting and security, the BLS already projects zero growth due to automation, and the digital nature of the administrative workload makes it highly exposed to further restructuring.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WIBEST VALUE | $41,440 | Below avg (90.9) | $45,591 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $41,080 | Below avg (90.6) | $45,347 |
| Madison, WI | $42,220 | Below avg (95.9) | $44,009 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $44,480 | Average (101.2) | $43,953 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $39,700 | Below avg (90.8) | $43,721 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $37,440 | Below avg (85.9) | $43,581 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $39,320 | Below avg (91.5) | $42,964 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $37,840 | Below avg (88.2) | $42,892 |
| Mankato, MN | $37,350 | Below avg (87.6) | $42,614 |
| Wausau, WI | $38,600 | Below avg (90.7) | $42,539 |
| Green Bay, WI | $39,210 | Below avg (92.2) | $42,529 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $40,650 | Below avg (95.7) | $42,489 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $37,290 | Below avg (87.9) | $42,429 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $38,750 | Below avg (91.5) | $42,337 |
| Bismarck, ND | $37,740 | Below avg (89.4) | $42,236 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
10-Year Growth
0% (Little or no change)
Hourly Rate
~$18/hr
Monthly Income
~$3,103/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)