Receptionist salary in Atlanta, GA
Median pay, Atlanta metro
$37,530/year
about $18.04 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $30,660 – $43,980
Half of receptionists in the Atlanta metro area earn more than $37,530 a year and half earn less. That's 1% lower than the national median of $38,010, and ranks #19 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $25,700 | $12.36 |
| 25th | $30,660 | $14.74 |
| Median (50th) | $37,530 | $18.04 |
| 75th | $43,980 | $21.14 |
| 90th (top earners) | $48,570 | $23.35 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a receptionist job in the Atlanta metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $30,660 ($14.74/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $30,660 to $43,980 ($14.74 to $21.14/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $43,980 ($21.14/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Medical and legal offices often pay receptionists more than general offices.
- Ask whether the role is hourly and how overtime and lunch breaks are handled.
- If the duties include billing, scheduling and office management, it's more than a receptionist job. Ask for pay to match.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Atlanta metro. Occupation: Receptionists and Information Clerks (SOC 43-4171). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.