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Receptionist Salary in Washington (2026)
$21.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,104/year ($3,175/month) for a single filer
Receptionist pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,980 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,110 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 26,500 Receptionist jobs in Washington (occupation code 43-4171, “Receptionists and Information Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Receptionist salary of $44,710 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $38,104 — an effective tax rate of 14.8%.
| Gross (median) | $44,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,185 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,420 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,104 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,175 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Receptionist make in Washington?
- The median Receptionist salary in Washington is $44,710 per year ($21.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,980 and $49,110.
- What is the take-home pay for a Receptionist in Washington?
- On the median salary of $44,710, a single filer in Washington takes home about $38,104 per year ($3,175 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.8%.
- How many Receptionist jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 26,500 Receptionist jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.