Receptionist salary in Baltimore, MD
Median pay, Baltimore metro
$37,600/year
about $18.08 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $33,950 – $44,300
Half of receptionists in the Baltimore metro area earn more than $37,600 a year and half earn less. That's 1% lower than the national median of $38,010, and ranks #17 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $31,460 | $15.13 |
| 25th | $33,950 | $16.32 |
| Median (50th) | $37,600 | $18.08 |
| 75th | $44,300 | $21.30 |
| 90th (top earners) | $48,420 | $23.28 |
*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 Baltimore metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $33,950 ($16.32/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $33,950 to $44,300 ($16.32 to $21.30/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $44,300 ($21.30/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, Baltimore metro. Occupation: Receptionists and Information Clerks (SOC 43-4171). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.