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Receptionist Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$17.70 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,627/year ($2,552/month) for a single filer
Receptionist pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $24,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $42,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,310 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 37,830 Receptionist jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 43-4171, “Receptionists and Information Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Receptionist salary of $36,810 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,627 — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
| Gross (median) | $36,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,237 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,816 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,130 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,627 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,552 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Receptionist make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Receptionist salary in Pennsylvania is $36,810 per year ($17.70 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,700 and $42,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Receptionist in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $36,810, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $30,627 per year ($2,552 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
- How many Receptionist jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 37,830 Receptionist jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.