Receptionist salary in Portland, OR
Median pay, Portland (OR) metro
$43,630/year
about $20.98 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $38,200 – $47,430
Half of receptionists in the Portland (OR) metro area earn more than $43,630 a year and half earn less. That's 15% higher than the national median of $38,010, and ranks #9 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $35,570 | $17.10 |
| 25th | $38,200 | $18.37 |
| Median (50th) | $43,630 | $20.98 |
| 75th | $47,430 | $22.80 |
| 90th (top earners) | $51,410 | $24.72 |
*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 Portland (OR) metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $38,200 ($18.37/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $38,200 to $47,430 ($18.37 to $22.80/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $47,430 ($22.80/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, Portland (OR) metro. Occupation: Receptionists and Information Clerks (SOC 43-4171). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.