Virtual Receptionist salary and cost of hiring in Hawaii
The median virtual receptionist in Hawaii earned $41,600 a year in May 2025[1], 9.4% above the US median of $38,010. That puts Hawaii at #11 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $35,050 | $41,600 | $55,310 | |
| United States | $28,760 | $38,010 | $49,950 |
The middle half of virtual receptionists in Hawaii earns $37,770–$47,840; the top tenth earns $55,310 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 Hawaii median that makes about $59,429 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 Hawaii
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $48,810 | 470 | |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $47,960 | 620 | |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $47,400 | 2,410 |
Kahului-Wailuku, HI pays the most ($43,710) and Urban Honolulu, HI the least ($39,960): $3,750 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 Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | +1.0% | |
| New Jersey | +0.1% | |
| Hawaii | +0.0% | |
| Wisconsin | -1.1% | |
| Oregon | -1.7% |
Questions
How much does a virtual receptionist earn in Hawaii?
The median was $41,600 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $37,770 to $47,840.
What does it cost to employ a virtual receptionist in Hawaii?
About $59,429 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Hawaii do virtual receptionists earn the most?
Kahului-Wailuku, HI, with a median of $43,710 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.