Virtual Receptionist salary and cost of hiring in Florida
The median virtual receptionist in Florida earned $36,810 a year in May 2025[1], 3.2% below the US median of $38,010. That puts Florida at #31 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-4171. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-16.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $28,850 | $36,810 | $46,480 | |
| United States | $28,760 | $38,010 | $49,950 |
The middle half of virtual receptionists in Florida earns $32,730–$41,590; the top tenth earns $46,480 or more, 1.6 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 Florida median that makes about $52,586 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 Florida
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $45,180 | 1,180 | |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $43,400 | 19,850 | |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $42,620 | 420 | |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $42,840 | 2,370 | |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $42,210 | 550 | |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $42,220 | 2,270 | |
| Jacksonville, FL | $40,890 | 4,380 | |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $40,850 | 850 | |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $41,650 | 1,160 | |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $40,630 | 10,290 | |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $40,260 | 530 | |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $39,220 | 1,470 | |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $38,520 | 7,550 | |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $37,920 | 1,410 | |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $38,590 | 1,210 | |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $38,120 | 610 | |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $37,400 | 1,300 | |
| Gainesville, FL | $38,170 | 810 | |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $38,880 | 640 | |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $37,330 | 240 | |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $37,320 | 260 | |
| Ocala, FL | $36,630 | 890 | |
| Sebring, FL | $36,960 | 210 | |
| Tallahassee, FL | $37,320 | 940 |
Naples-Marco Island, FL pays the most ($39,000) and Tallahassee, FL the least ($34,100): $4,900 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 Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | +0.7% | |
| Utah | +0.4% | |
| Florida | +0.0% | |
| Idaho | +0.0% | |
| Pennsylvania | +0.0% |
Questions
How much does a virtual receptionist earn in Florida?
The median was $36,810 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $32,730 to $41,590.
What does it cost to employ a virtual receptionist in Florida?
About $52,586 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Florida do virtual receptionists earn the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $39,000 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. Data checked 2026-10-16.