Virtual Receptionist salary and cost of hiring in Mississippi
The median virtual receptionist in Mississippi earned $31,160 a year in May 2025[1], 18.0% below the US median of $38,010. That puts Mississippi at #51 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $22,310 | $31,160 | $42,990 | |
| United States | $28,760 | $38,010 | $49,950 |
The middle half of virtual receptionists in Mississippi earns $26,780–$36,420; the top tenth earns $42,990 or more, 1.9 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 Mississippi median that makes about $44,514 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 Mississippi
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $38,180 | 1,770 | |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $35,960 | 950 | |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $35,660 | 1,270 | |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $35,080 | 520 | |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $34,810 | 480 | |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $35,140 | 680 | |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $34,160 | 400 |
Jackson, MS pays the most ($34,350) and Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area the least ($28,760): $5,590 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 Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | +4.6% | |
| West Virginia | +2.4% | |
| Mississippi | +0.0% |
Questions
How much does a virtual receptionist earn in Mississippi?
The median was $31,160 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $26,780 to $36,420.
What does it cost to employ a virtual receptionist in Mississippi?
About $44,514 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Mississippi do virtual receptionists earn the most?
Jackson, MS, with a median of $34,350 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.