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Receptionist Salary in Missouri (2026)
$17.18 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,155/year ($2,513/month) for a single filer
Receptionist pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,230 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,740 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $39,590 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 18,890 Receptionist jobs in Missouri (occupation code 43-4171, “Receptionists and Information Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Receptionist salary of $35,740 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,155 — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
| Gross (median) | $35,740 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,109 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,734 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$742 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,155 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,513 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Receptionist make in Missouri?
- The median Receptionist salary in Missouri is $35,740 per year ($17.18 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,600 and $39,590.
- What is the take-home pay for a Receptionist in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $35,740, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $30,155 per year ($2,513 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
- How many Receptionist jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 18,890 Receptionist jobs in Missouri in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Missouri state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Missouri.