Receptionist salary in Houston, TX
Median pay, Houston metro
$35,350/year
about $17.00 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $29,730 – $40,790
Half of receptionists in the Houston metro area earn more than $35,350 a year and half earn less. That's 7% lower than the national median of $38,010, and ranks #30 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $24,370 | $11.72 |
| 25th | $29,730 | $14.29 |
| Median (50th) | $35,350 | $17.00 |
| 75th | $40,790 | $19.61 |
| 90th (top earners) | $47,720 | $22.94 |
*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 Houston metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $29,730 ($14.29/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $29,730 to $40,790 ($14.29 to $19.61/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $40,790 ($19.61/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, Houston metro. Occupation: Receptionists and Information Clerks (SOC 43-4171). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.