Virtual receptionist in Green Bay, WI: cost vs in-house
For this job Green Bay sits right at the Wisconsin figure, with a median of $40,760 a year1. That is about level with the Wisconsin statewide median of $41,150, and 7.2% above the US median of $38,010. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#71 of 521). About 1,330 virtual receptionists work here, 5% of the Wisconsin total.
BLS occupation 43-4171, area Green Bay, WI. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Green Bay against Wisconsin and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay, WI | $30,020 | $40,760 | $49,370 | |
| Wisconsin | $29,530 | $41,150 | $50,030 | |
| United States | $28,760 | $38,010 | $49,950 |
Virtual receptionists at the 90th percentile earn $49,370, 1.6 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 1.7. The middle half of virtual receptionists in Green Bay earns $35,820–$46,900. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $11,080 wide, between the figure for Wisconsin ($10,570) and the US figure ($11,170).
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 | $30,020 | $2,502 | $14.43 | $38,735 |
| 25th percentile | $35,820 | $2,985 | $17.22 | $46,219 |
| Median | $40,760 | $3,397 | $19.60 | $52,594 |
| 75th percentile | $46,900 | $3,908 | $22.55 | $60,516 |
| 90th percentile | $49,370 | $4,114 | $23.74 | $63,703 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $6,140 a year in pay and about $7,923 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $4,940 in pay. 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 25th percentile and the median in Green Bay, and the Wisconsin statewide median of $41,150 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Green Bay
At the $40,760 median, a local hire costs about $52,594 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $11,834 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 Green Bay
Of the 17 roles we track in Green Bay, this one ranks #15 by median pay, between customer support specialists ($46,880) and data entry specialists ($38,760). Project Coordinator is the highest at $89,210.
| Role | Median | vs virtual receptionist | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Administrative Assistant | +15.4% | 240 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | +15.0% | 3,670 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | this role | 1,330 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -4.9% | 160 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | -7.4% | 110 |
Measured against the US median, this job is the best paid of the 17 roles we track in Green Bay (+7.2%); marketing specialists come last (-19.9%). The typical role here is at -4.5%, so, measured against the US, virtual receptionists cost more in Green Bay than the area's general pay level would suggest. Virtual receptionists hold 8.1% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Green Bay, 9.1% across Wisconsin and 5.7% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Wisconsin
Across the 17 areas of Wisconsin with data for this job, the median runs from $38,630 in Janesville-Beloit to $45,430 in Sheboygan, a gap of $6,800 a year. Of the 4 areas in Wisconsin with more virtual receptionists than Green Bay, 2 pay less: the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area ($40,260) and the South Central Wisconsin nonmetro area ($38,890).
| Area | Median | vs Green Bay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | +5.3% | 750 | |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | +2.3% | 780 | |
| Eau Claire, WI | +1.3% | 990 | |
| Green Bay, WI | this area | 1,330 | |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | -0.3% | 780 | |
| Fond du Lac, WI | -0.9% | 470 | |
| Appleton, WI | -1.1% | 1,170 |
Green Bay against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Green Bay is #111 of 521 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job and one of the better-paying ones. Outside Wisconsin, Springfield and Longview-Kelso pay just above Green Bay and Fort Collins-Loveland and Medford just below. All four are within $130 a year of the median in Green Bay. Of the three markets with about as many virtual receptionists, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Green Bay | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longview-Kelso, WA | +0.1% | 300 | pay | |
| Springfield, MA | +0.0% | 1,240 | pay | |
| Green Bay, WI | this area | 1,330 | ||
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | -0.1% | 960 | pay | |
| Medford, OR | -0.3% | 910 | pay | |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | -13.1% | 1,300 | jobs | |
| Fort Wayne, IN | -13.6% | 1,310 | jobs | |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | -16.4% | 1,360 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a virtual receptionist in Green Bay, WI?
About $52,594 a year at the median, or $4,383 a month: $40,760 in pay plus about $11,834 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do virtual receptionists earn in Green Bay?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $40,760 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $30,020, the 90th $49,370, and the middle half earned $35,820 to $46,900.
Is Green Bay cheaper than the rest of Wisconsin for virtual receptionists?
About the same: a median of $40,760 against $41,150 statewide. The next area up in Wisconsin is Eau Claire at $41,310, the next down La Crosse-Onalaska at $40,640.
How many virtual receptionists work in Green Bay?
BLS counts about 1,330 in the May 2025 survey. That is 5% of the Wisconsin total of 25,580. 4 areas in Wisconsin have more; the closest in size is the South Central Wisconsin nonmetro area, with about 1,530.
Does a virtual receptionist cost more than a data entry specialist in Green Bay?
Yes: $2,000 a year more at the median. The medians are $40,760 and $38,760.
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 2026-11-12.