Virtual Receptionist salary and cost of hiring in District of Columbia
The median virtual receptionist in District of Columbia earned $49,060 a year in May 2025[1], 29.1% above the US median of $38,010. That puts District of Columbia at #1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $37,050 | $49,060 | $64,270 | |
| United States | $28,760 | $38,010 | $49,950 |
The middle half of virtual receptionists in District of Columbia earns $39,850–$57,760; the top tenth earns $64,270 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 District of Columbia median that makes about $70,086 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 District of Columbia
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $46,560 | 17,920 |
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 District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | +0.0% | |
| Alaska | -8.8% | |
| Washington | -8.9% |
Questions
How much does a virtual receptionist earn in District of Columbia?
The median was $49,060 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $39,850 to $57,760.
What does it cost to employ a virtual receptionist in District of Columbia?
About $70,086 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in District of Columbia do virtual receptionists earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $41,240 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.