Virtual Receptionist salary and cost of hiring in Maine
The median virtual receptionist in Maine earned $42,440 a year in May 2025[1], 11.7% above the US median of $38,010. That puts Maine at #8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $35,880 | $42,440 | $49,140 | |
| United States | $28,760 | $38,010 | $49,950 |
The middle half of virtual receptionists in Maine earns $38,470–$46,780; the top tenth earns $49,140 or more, 1.4 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 Maine median that makes about $60,629 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 Maine
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $48,140 | 1,730 | |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $45,500 | 720 | |
| Bangor, ME | $44,000 | 360 | |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $46,560 | 250 | |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $45,020 | 330 |
Portland-South Portland, ME pays the most ($44,770) and Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area the least ($39,270): $5,500 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 Maine |
|---|---|---|
| New York | +1.5% | |
| Rhode Island | +0.4% | |
| Maine | +0.0% | |
| Colorado | -1.0% | |
| New Jersey | -1.9% |
Questions
How much does a virtual receptionist earn in Maine?
The median was $42,440 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $38,470 to $46,780.
What does it cost to employ a virtual receptionist in Maine?
About $60,629 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Maine do virtual receptionists earn the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $44,770 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.