Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Receptionist jobs in Raleigh, NC

3,690 receptionists employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $17.57/hour ($36,550/year) median · 4% below the national median.

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The median receptionist salary in Raleigh, NC is $17.57/hour ($36,550/year), with a typical range of $29,690 to $41,940 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Receptionist pay in Raleigh, NC

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Raleigh metro. Half of Receptionists earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $29,690 $36,550 $41,940
25th$29,690 Median$36,550 75th$41,940 vs US4% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area (SOC 43-4171, Receptionist). Full Receptionist salary guide →

What is a Receptionist salary in Raleigh?

The median receptionist salary in Raleigh, NC is $17.57/hour ($36,550/year), with a typical range of $29,690 to $41,940 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 3,690 receptionists employed in the Raleigh metro area.

Receptionist pay bands in Raleigh by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Entry Level Receptionist

Typical entry level band in Raleigh
Example (illustrative)
Location
Raleigh, NC
Typical pay range
$31,615–$44,810
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Receptionist

Typical lead band in Raleigh
Example (illustrative)
Location
Raleigh, NC
Typical pay range
$30,519–$42,178
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Receptionist

Typical staff band in Raleigh
Example (illustrative)
Location
Raleigh, NC
Typical pay range
$31,067–$44,810
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Receptionist

Typical senior band in Raleigh
Example (illustrative)
Location
Raleigh, NC
Typical pay range
$29,971–$45,468
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Receptionist

Typical lead band in Raleigh
Example (illustrative)
Location
Raleigh, NC
Typical pay range
$32,163–$45,468
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Receptionist Career Ladder — Raleigh Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Raleigh’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Receptionist0–2 yrs$26,316
  2. Mid Receptionist2–5 yrs$34,722
  3. Senior Receptionist5–8 yrs$43,860
  4. Staff Receptionist8–12 yrs$52,997
  5. Lead Receptionist12+ yrs$62,135

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 43-4171, Receptionist).

Employers in the Receptionist hiring market in Raleigh

  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Raleigh post Receptionist jobs

Employers in the Raleigh metro typically post Receptionist roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Receptionist in Raleigh, NC — Common Questions

How much does a Receptionist earn in Raleigh, NC?
Median $17.57/hour ($36,550/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $29,690–$41,940. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Receptionist jobs are there in Raleigh?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 3,690 Receptionist roles employed in the Raleigh metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Raleigh employers use for Receptionist?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Receptionist jobs for me?
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