Virtual receptionist in Corvallis, OR: cost vs in-house
Of the 11 areas in Oregon with BLS pay data for this job, Corvallis has the lowest median: $37,360 a year1. That is 8.7% below the Oregon statewide median of $40,900, and 1.7% below the US median of $38,010. Among US areas it comes in at #178 of 521. The market is small, about 280 people, 2% of the Oregon total, so expect few local candidates at a time.
BLS occupation 43-4171, area Corvallis, OR. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Corvallis against Oregon and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvallis, OR | $31,060 | $37,360 | $47,530 | |
| Oregon | $33,970 | $40,900 | $49,660 | |
| United States | $28,760 | $38,010 | $49,950 |
The middle half of virtual receptionists in Corvallis earns $35,570–$44,270. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $47,530, only 1.5 times the bottom tenth, against 1.7 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $8,700 wide, against $9,670 across Oregon and $11,170 nationally: employers in Corvallis pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a virtual receptionist here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,060 | $2,588 | $14.93 | $40,077 |
| 25th percentile | $35,570 | $2,964 | $17.10 | $45,897 |
| Median | $37,360 | $3,113 | $17.96 | $48,206 |
| 75th percentile | $44,270 | $3,689 | $21.28 | $57,123 |
| 90th percentile | $47,530 | $3,961 | $22.85 | $61,329 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $6,910 over the median, the 25th only $1,790 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $8,916 a year in employer cost. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $38,010 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Corvallis, and the Oregon statewide median of $40,900 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Corvallis
At the $37,360 median, a local hire costs about $48,206 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $10,846 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Corvallis
Virtual receptionists have the lowest median of the 15 roles we track in Corvallis; project coordinators have the highest, at $85,420.
| Role | Median | vs virtual receptionist | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeper | +36.2% | 370 | |
| Administrative Assistant | +33.8% | 560 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | +28.1% | 430 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | +19.2% | 300 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | this role | 280 |
Measured against the US median, virtual receptionists rank #9 of the 15 roles we track in Corvallis (-1.7%), between customer support specialists (-0.6%) and recruiters (-7.3%). The typical role here is at -0.6%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Virtual receptionists hold 8.0% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Corvallis, 7.2% across Oregon and 5.8% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Oregon
Across the 11 areas of Oregon with data for this job, the median runs from $37,360 in Corvallis to $43,630 in Portland-Vancouver, a gap of $6,270 a year. All 8 areas in Oregon with more virtual receptionists than Corvallis also pay more, among them Portland-Vancouver, OR-WA ($43,630) and Salem, OR ($38,510).
| Area | Median | vs Corvallis | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, OR | +5.2% | 280 | |
| Eastern Oregon (Nonmetro) | +3.2% | 380 | |
| Salem, OR | +3.1% | 1,290 | |
| Coast Oregon (Nonmetro) | +1.3% | 750 | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | +0.4% | 1,250 | |
| Central Oregon (Nonmetro) | +0.2% | 380 | |
| Corvallis, OR | this area | 280 |
Corvallis against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Corvallis is #438 of 521 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Oregon, Elmira and Grand Island pay just above Corvallis and Lansing-East Lansing and Midland just below. All four are within $80 a year of the median in Corvallis. Of the three markets with about as many virtual receptionists, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Corvallis | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | +9.6% | 280 | jobs | |
| Casper, WY | +1.1% | 280 | jobs | |
| Battle Creek, MI | +0.3% | 280 | jobs | |
| Grand Island, NE | +0.1% | 250 | pay | |
| Elmira, NY | +0.1% | 200 | pay | |
| Corvallis, OR | this area | 280 | ||
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | -0.1% | 1,070 | pay | |
| Midland, TX | -0.2% | 590 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a virtual receptionist in Corvallis, OR?
About $48,206 a year at the median, or $4,017 a month: $37,360 in pay plus about $10,846 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do virtual receptionists earn in Corvallis?
The median was $37,360 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $31,060, the 90th $47,530, and the middle half earned $35,570 to $44,270.
Is Corvallis the cheapest area in Oregon for virtual receptionists?
Yes. Its median of $37,360 is the lowest of 11 areas in Oregon. The Central Oregon nonmetro area is next at $37,440.
How many virtual receptionists work in Corvallis?
BLS counts about 280 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the Oregon total of 13,590. 9 areas in Oregon have more; the closest in size is Albany, with about 280.
Does a virtual receptionist cost more than a customer support specialist in Corvallis?
No: $7,160 a year less at the median. The medians are $37,360 and $44,520.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-4171: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-13.