Virtual Receptionist salary and cost of hiring in Alabama
The median virtual receptionist in Alabama earned $32,590 a year in May 2025[1], 14.3% below the US median of $38,010. That puts Alabama at #49 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-4171. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $22,830 | $32,590 | $40,730 | |
| United States | $28,760 | $38,010 | $49,950 |
The middle half of virtual receptionists in Alabama earns $28,120–$36,660; the top tenth earns $40,730 or more, 1.8 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Alabama median that makes about $46,557 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Alabama
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $37,060 | 3,030 | |
| Huntsville, AL | $37,490 | 1,470 | |
| Decatur, AL | $37,440 | 250 | |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $34,400 | 190 | |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $36,290 | 460 | |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $35,160 | 330 | |
| Montgomery, AL | $36,150 | 750 | |
| Mobile, AL | $35,860 | 880 | |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $35,710 | 510 | |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $34,400 | 330 | |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $36,580 | 200 | |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $35,330 | 560 | |
| Dothan, AL | $34,460 | 400 | |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $35,080 | 380 | |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $34,070 | 210 | |
| Gadsden, AL | $34,000 | 180 |
Birmingham, AL pays the most ($35,610) and Gadsden, AL the least ($29,450): $6,160 a year apart for the same job.
What a virtual receptionist does
A virtual receptionist answers calls, chats and web enquiries for the business, books appointments and routes messages, so no lead or client is left waiting.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | +1.1% | |
| Louisiana | +0.5% | |
| Alabama | +0.0% | |
| West Virginia | -2.1% | |
| Mississippi | -4.4% |
Questions
How much does a virtual receptionist earn in Alabama?
The median was $32,590 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $28,120 to $36,660.
What does it cost to employ a virtual receptionist in Alabama?
About $46,557 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Alabama do virtual receptionists earn the most?
Birmingham, AL, with a median of $35,610 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-4171: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes434171.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.