Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Receptionist jobs in St. Louis, MO

8,700 receptionists employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $17.53/hour ($36,470/year) median · 4% below the national median.

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The median receptionist salary in St. Louis, MO is $17.53/hour ($36,470/year), with a typical range of $33,640 to $41,590 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Receptionist pay in St. Louis, MO

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $33,640 $36,470 $41,590
25th$33,640 Median$36,470 75th$41,590 vs US4% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — St. Louis, MO-IL metro area (SOC 43-4171, Receptionist). Full Receptionist salary guide →

What is a Receptionist salary in St. Louis?

The median receptionist salary in St. Louis, MO is $17.53/hour ($36,470/year), with a typical range of $33,640 to $41,590 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 8,700 receptionists employed in the St. Louis metro area.

Receptionist pay bands in St. Louis 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.

Mid Level Receptionist

Typical mid level band in St. Louis
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Louis, MO
Typical pay range
$33,734–$42,742
Common on
Workday

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 St. Louis
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Louis, MO
Typical pay range
$34,828–$44,055
Common on
iCIMS

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 St. Louis
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Louis, MO
Typical pay range
$30,452–$45,368
Common on
Workday

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 St. Louis
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Louis, MO
Typical pay range
$34,281–$40,773
Common on
Lever

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 St. Louis
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Louis, MO
Typical pay range
$33,734–$42,086
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 — St. Louis Metro

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

  1. Entry Receptionist0–2 yrs$26,258
  2. Mid Receptionist2–5 yrs$34,646
  3. Senior Receptionist5–8 yrs$43,764
  4. Staff Receptionist8–12 yrs$52,881
  5. Lead Receptionist12+ yrs$61,999

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

Employers in the Receptionist hiring market in St. Louis

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

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 St. Louis post Receptionist jobs

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

Receptionist in St. Louis, MO — Common Questions

How much does a Receptionist earn in St. Louis, MO?
Median $17.53/hour ($36,470/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $33,640–$41,590. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Receptionist jobs are there in St. Louis?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 8,700 Receptionist roles employed in the St. Louis metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do St. Louis 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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