Virtual Receptionist salary and cost of hiring in Alaska
The median virtual receptionist in Alaska earned $44,720 a year in May 2025[1], 17.7% above the US median of $38,010. That puts Alaska at #2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $32,810 | $44,720 | $57,360 | |
| United States | $28,760 | $38,010 | $49,950 |
The middle half of virtual receptionists in Alaska earns $38,370–$50,070; the top tenth earns $57,360 or more, 1.7 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 Alaska median that makes about $63,886 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 Alaska
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $50,510 | 160 | |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $50,070 | 470 | |
| Anchorage, AK | $49,460 | 890 |
Fairbanks-College, AK pays the most ($47,260) and Anchorage, AK the least ($44,630): $2,630 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 Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | +9.7% | |
| Alaska | +0.0% | |
| Washington | -0.0% | |
| California | -1.4% |
Questions
How much does a virtual receptionist earn in Alaska?
The median was $44,720 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $38,370 to $50,070.
What does it cost to employ a virtual receptionist in Alaska?
About $63,886 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Alaska do virtual receptionists earn the most?
Fairbanks-College, AK, with a median of $47,260 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.