Virtual receptionist in Las Vegas-Henderson, NV: cost vs in-house
Of the 4 areas in Nevada with BLS pay data for this job, Las Vegas-Henderson has the lowest median: $36,520 a year1. That is 1.4% below the Nevada statewide median of $37,050, and 3.9% below the US median of $38,010. Among US areas it comes in at #236 of 521. With about 8,030 virtual receptionists, 75% of the Nevada total, no area in Nevada employs more.
BLS occupation 43-4171, area Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Las Vegas-Henderson against Nevada and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | $28,820 | $36,520 | $47,480 | |
| Nevada | $29,340 | $37,050 | $47,790 | |
| United States | $28,760 | $38,010 | $49,950 |
Virtual receptionists at the 90th percentile earn $47,480, 1.6 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 1.7. The middle half of virtual receptionists in Las Vegas-Henderson earns $32,150–$43,140. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $10,990 wide, between the figure for Nevada ($10,430) 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 | $28,820 | $2,402 | $13.86 | $37,187 |
| 25th percentile | $32,150 | $2,679 | $15.46 | $41,484 |
| Median | $36,520 | $3,043 | $17.56 | $47,123 |
| 75th percentile | $43,140 | $3,595 | $20.74 | $55,665 |
| 90th percentile | $47,480 | $3,957 | $22.83 | $61,265 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $6,620 over the median, the 25th only $4,370 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $8,542 a year in employer cost. 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 median and the 75th percentile in Las Vegas-Henderson, and the Nevada statewide median of $37,050 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Las Vegas-Henderson
At the $36,520 median, a local hire costs about $47,123 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $10,603 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 Las Vegas-Henderson
Virtual receptionists have the lowest median of the 17 roles we track in Las Vegas-Henderson; project coordinators have the highest, at $99,940.
| Role | Median | vs virtual receptionist | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant | +26.1% | 11,080 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | +13.9% | 540 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | +10.7% | 480 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | +8.3% | 25,290 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | this role | 8,030 |
Measured against the US median, virtual receptionists rank #9 of the 17 roles we track in Las Vegas-Henderson (-3.9%), between accountants (-3.8%) and marketing specialists (-5.2%). The typical role here is at -3.9%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Virtual receptionists hold 7.5% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Las Vegas-Henderson, 7.3% across Nevada and 5.7% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Nevada
Across the 4 areas of Nevada with data for this job, the median runs from $36,520 in Las Vegas-Henderson to $40,950 in Carson City, a gap of $4,430 a year. No other area in Nevada has as many virtual receptionists, and none of the others pays less.
| Area | Median | vs Las Vegas-Henderson | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | +12.1% | 280 | |
| Reno, NV | +4.8% | 1,700 | |
| Balance of Nevada (Nonmetro) | +3.4% | 550 | |
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | this area | 8,030 |
Las Vegas-Henderson against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Las Vegas-Henderson is #20 of 521 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Nevada, San Antonio-New Braunfels and Raleigh-Cary pay just above Las Vegas-Henderson and Macon-Bibb County and Springfield just below. All four are within $30 a year of the median in Las Vegas-Henderson. Of the three markets with about as many virtual receptionists, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Las Vegas-Henderson | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland, CA | +35.4% | 8,510 | jobs | |
| Portland-Vancouver, OR-WA | +19.5% | 8,340 | jobs | |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | +0.1% | 3,690 | pay | |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | +0.1% | 7,950 | pay | |
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | this area | 8,030 | ||
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | -0.0% | 570 | pay | |
| Springfield, IL | -0.1% | 670 | pay | |
| Orlando-Kissimmee, FL | -0.6% | 7,550 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a virtual receptionist in Las Vegas-Henderson, NV?
About $47,123 a year at the median, or $3,927 a month: $36,520 in pay plus about $10,603 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do virtual receptionists earn in Las Vegas-Henderson?
The median was $36,520 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $28,820, the 90th $47,480, and the middle half earned $32,150 to $43,140.
Is Las Vegas-Henderson the cheapest area in Nevada for virtual receptionists?
Yes. Its median of $36,520 is the lowest of 4 areas in Nevada. The Balance of Nevada nonmetro area is next at $37,770.
How many virtual receptionists work in Las Vegas-Henderson?
BLS counts about 8,030 in the May 2025 survey. That is 75% of the Nevada total of 10,650. No other area in Nevada has as many.
Does a virtual receptionist cost more than a customer support specialist in Las Vegas-Henderson?
No: $3,040 a year less at the median. The medians are $36,520 and $39,560.
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.