Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Receptionist jobs in Seattle, WA

14,260 receptionists employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $22.03/hour ($45,820/year) median · 21% above the national median.

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The median receptionist salary in Seattle, WA is $22.03/hour ($45,820/year), with a typical range of $40,600 to $50,810 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary$22.03/hour ($45,820/year)BLS
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Receptionist pay in Seattle, WA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $40,600 $45,820 $50,810
25th$40,600 Median$45,820 75th$50,810 vs US21% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area (SOC 43-4171, Receptionist). Full Receptionist salary guide →

What is a Receptionist salary in Seattle?

The median receptionist salary in Seattle, WA is $22.03/hour ($45,820/year), with a typical range of $40,600 to $50,810 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 14,260 receptionists employed in the Seattle metro area.

Receptionist pay bands in Seattle 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.

Lead Receptionist

Typical lead band in Seattle
Example (illustrative)
Location
Seattle, WA
Typical pay range
$37,572–$56,175
Common on
iCIMS

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 Seattle
Example (illustrative)
Location
Seattle, WA
Typical pay range
$43,758–$55,350
Common on
iCIMS

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 Seattle
Example (illustrative)
Location
Seattle, WA
Typical pay range
$38,259–$52,051
Common on
iCIMS

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

Mid Level Receptionist

Typical mid level band in Seattle
Example (illustrative)
Location
Seattle, WA
Typical pay range
$39,634–$50,402
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 Seattle
Example (illustrative)
Location
Seattle, WA
Typical pay range
$40,321–$55,350
Common on
Lever

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

Receptionist Career Ladder — Seattle Metro

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

  1. Entry Receptionist0–2 yrs$32,990
  2. Mid Receptionist2–5 yrs$43,529
  3. Senior Receptionist5–8 yrs$54,984
  4. Staff Receptionist8–12 yrs$66,439
  5. Lead Receptionist12+ yrs$77,894

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

Employers in the Receptionist hiring market in Seattle

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

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 Seattle post Receptionist jobs

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

Receptionist in Seattle, WA — Common Questions

How much does a Receptionist earn in Seattle, WA?
Median $22.03/hour ($45,820/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $40,600–$50,810. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Receptionist jobs are there in Seattle?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 14,260 Receptionist roles employed in the Seattle metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Seattle 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?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Receptionist openings in Seattle and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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