Virtual Receptionist salary and cost of hiring in Arizona
The median virtual receptionist in Arizona earned $38,730 a year in May 2025[1], 1.9% above the US median of $38,010. That puts Arizona at #16 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $32,130 | $38,730 | $47,930 | |
| United States | $28,760 | $38,010 | $49,950 |
The middle half of virtual receptionists in Arizona earns $35,530–$44,670; the top tenth earns $47,930 or more, 1.5 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 Arizona median that makes about $55,329 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 Arizona
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | $47,000 | 670 | |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $45,590 | 16,850 | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $41,600 | 770 | |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $38,780 | 610 | |
| Tucson, AZ | $39,570 | 2,730 | |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $39,240 | 530 | |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $37,900 | 220 | |
| Yuma, AZ | $39,620 | 440 |
Flagstaff, AZ pays the most ($39,830) and Yuma, AZ the least ($35,990): $3,840 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 Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | +4.9% | |
| North Dakota | +2.1% | |
| Arizona | +0.0% | |
| Vermont | -0.9% | |
| South Dakota | -1.2% |
Questions
How much does a virtual receptionist earn in Arizona?
The median was $38,730 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $35,530 to $44,670.
What does it cost to employ a virtual receptionist in Arizona?
About $55,329 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Arizona do virtual receptionists earn the most?
Flagstaff, AZ, with a median of $39,830 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.