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Receptionist Salary in Ohio (2026)
$17.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,770/year ($2,564/month) for a single filer
Receptionist pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $26,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,910 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,920 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $39,520 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 30,850 Receptionist jobs in Ohio (occupation code 43-4171, “Receptionists and Information Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Receptionist salary of $35,920 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,770 — an effective tax rate of 14.3%.
| Gross (median) | $35,920 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,130 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,748 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$271 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,770 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,564 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Receptionist make in Ohio?
- The median Receptionist salary in Ohio is $35,920 per year ($17.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,910 and $39,520.
- What is the take-home pay for a Receptionist in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $35,920, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $30,770 per year ($2,564 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.3%.
- How many Receptionist jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 30,850 Receptionist jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.