Receptionist salary in Dallas, TX
Median pay, Dallas-Fort Worth metro
$37,060/year
about $17.82 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $31,220 – $44,190
Half of receptionists in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area earn more than $37,060 a year and half earn less. That's 2% lower than the national median of $38,010, and ranks #20 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $26,560 | $12.77 |
| 25th | $31,220 | $15.01 |
| Median (50th) | $37,060 | $17.82 |
| 75th | $44,190 | $21.25 |
| 90th (top earners) | $47,750 | $22.96 |
*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 Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $31,220 ($15.01/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $31,220 to $44,190 ($15.01 to $21.25/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $44,190 ($21.25/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, Dallas-Fort Worth metro. Occupation: Receptionists and Information Clerks (SOC 43-4171). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.