Receptionist salary in Phoenix, AZ
Median pay, Phoenix metro
$39,340/year
about $18.91 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $35,880 – $45,590
Half of receptionists in the Phoenix metro area earn more than $39,340 a year and half earn less. That's 3% higher than the national median of $38,010, and ranks #12 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $33,670 | $16.19 |
| 25th | $35,880 | $17.25 |
| Median (50th) | $39,340 | $18.91 |
| 75th | $45,590 | $21.92 |
| 90th (top earners) | $48,750 | $23.44 |
*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 Phoenix metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $35,880 ($17.25/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $35,880 to $45,590 ($17.25 to $21.92/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $45,590 ($21.92/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, Phoenix metro. Occupation: Receptionists and Information Clerks (SOC 43-4171). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.