Virtual Receptionist salary and cost of hiring in Kansas
The median virtual receptionist in Kansas earned $36,050 a year in May 2025[1], 5.2% below the US median of $38,010. That puts Kansas at #37 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $27,390 | $36,050 | $45,690 | |
| United States | $28,760 | $38,010 | $49,950 |
The middle half of virtual receptionists in Kansas earns $31,210–$39,520; the top tenth earns $45,690 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 Kansas median that makes about $51,500 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 Kansas
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | $40,030 | 480 | |
| Wichita, KS | $38,320 | 1,900 | |
| Lawrence, KS | $39,400 | 260 | |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $38,050 | 1,700 | |
| Manhattan, KS | $37,710 | 390 |
Topeka, KS pays the most ($35,780) and Manhattan, KS the least ($32,130): $3,650 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 Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | +0.3% | |
| Georgia (US state) | +0.1% | |
| Kansas | +0.0% | |
| Ohio | -0.4% | |
| Missouri | -0.9% |
Questions
How much does a virtual receptionist earn in Kansas?
The median was $36,050 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $31,210 to $39,520.
What does it cost to employ a virtual receptionist in Kansas?
About $51,500 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Kansas do virtual receptionists earn the most?
Topeka, KS, with a median of $35,780 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.