Receptionist salary in Las Vegas, NV
Median pay, Las Vegas metro
$36,520/year
about $17.56 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $32,150 – $43,140
Half of receptionists in the Las Vegas metro area earn more than $36,520 a year and half earn less. That's 4% lower than the national median of $38,010, and ranks #25 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $28,820 | $13.86 |
| 25th | $32,150 | $15.46 |
| Median (50th) | $36,520 | $17.56 |
| 75th | $43,140 | $20.74 |
| 90th (top earners) | $47,480 | $22.83 |
*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 Las Vegas metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $32,150 ($15.46/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $32,150 to $43,140 ($15.46 to $20.74/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $43,140 ($20.74/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, Las Vegas metro. Occupation: Receptionists and Information Clerks (SOC 43-4171). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.