Virtual receptionist in Oklahoma City, OK: cost vs in-house
Oklahoma City pays virtual receptionists more than Oklahoma as a whole but less than the country. The median is $35,040 a year1: 1.4% above the Oklahoma statewide median of $34,560 and 7.8% below the US median of $38,010. Nationally it ranks #338 of 521 areas. It is the largest market for the job in Oklahoma: about 4,030 people, 43% of the Oklahoma total.
BLS occupation 43-4171, area Oklahoma City, OK. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Oklahoma City against Oklahoma and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | $24,960 | $35,040 | $45,540 | |
| Oklahoma | $24,700 | $34,560 | $44,760 | |
| United States | $28,760 | $38,010 | $49,950 |
The middle half of virtual receptionists in Oklahoma City earns $27,080–$38,110. The top tenth earns $45,540 or more, 1.8 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 1.7 times. The mean ($34,440) is no higher than the median, so few high earners skew the figures here. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $11,030 wide, between the figure for Oklahoma ($9,320) 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 | $24,960 | $2,080 | $12.00 | $32,206 |
| 25th percentile | $27,080 | $2,257 | $13.02 | $34,942 |
| Median | $35,040 | $2,920 | $16.85 | $45,213 |
| 75th percentile | $38,110 | $3,176 | $18.32 | $49,174 |
| 90th percentile | $45,540 | $3,795 | $21.89 | $58,761 |
Local pay is bunched just above the median: the 75th percentile is only $3,070 over it, while the 25th sits $7,960 below. Moving an offer from the median to the 75th percentile costs about $3,961 more a year with benefits. 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 Oklahoma City, and the Oklahoma statewide median of $34,560 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Oklahoma City
At the $35,040 median, a local hire costs about $45,213 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $10,173 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 Oklahoma City
Virtual receptionists have the lowest median of the 17 roles we track in Oklahoma City; project coordinators have the highest, at $85,400.
| Role | Median | vs virtual receptionist | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant | +19.4% | 7,070 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | +12.8% | 530 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | +12.2% | 15,610 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | +10.9% | 3,300 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | this role | 4,030 |
Measured against the US median, virtual receptionists rank #5 of the 17 roles we track in Oklahoma City (-7.8%), between accountants (-7.6%) and paralegals (-8.5%). The typical role here is at -12.0%, so, measured against the US, virtual receptionists cost more in Oklahoma City than the area's general pay level would suggest. Virtual receptionists hold 5.4% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Oklahoma City, 5.4% across Oklahoma and 5.7% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Oklahoma
Across the 8 areas of Oklahoma with data for this job, the median runs from $31,750 in the Southwest Oklahoma nonmetro area to $35,310 in Tulsa, a gap of $3,560 a year. No other area in Oklahoma has as many virtual receptionists, and 6 of the other 7 pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Oklahoma City | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | +0.8% | 2,500 | |
| Oklahoma City, OK | this area | 4,030 | |
| Southeast Oklahoma (Nonmetro) | -1.7% | 1,030 | |
| Enid, OK | -3.5% | 140 | |
| Northwest Oklahoma (Nonmetro) | -7.9% | 380 | |
| Northeast Oklahoma (Nonmetro) | -8.3% | 640 | |
| Lawton, OK | -8.4% | 170 |
Oklahoma City against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Oklahoma City is #43 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 Oklahoma, Muncie and Kokomo pay just above Oklahoma City and Blacksburg-Christiansburg and Wildwood-The Villages just below. All four are within $100 a year of the median in Oklahoma City. Of the three markets with about as many virtual receptionists, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Oklahoma City | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale, CA | +34.5% | 3,990 | jobs | |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | +11.2% | 3,930 | jobs | |
| Nashville-Murfreesboro, TN | +5.1% | 4,040 | jobs | |
| Kokomo, IN | +0.0% | 200 | pay | |
| Muncie, IN | +0.0% | 330 | pay | |
| Oklahoma City, OK | this area | 4,030 | ||
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg, VA | -0.3% | 370 | pay | |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | -0.3% | 240 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a virtual receptionist in Oklahoma City, OK?
About $45,213 a year at the median, or $3,768 a month: $35,040 in pay plus about $10,173 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do virtual receptionists earn in Oklahoma City?
The median was $35,040 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $24,960, the 90th $45,540, and the middle half earned $27,080 to $38,110.
Is Oklahoma City cheaper than the rest of Oklahoma for virtual receptionists?
No, it costs more: a median of $35,040 against $34,560 statewide. The next area up in Oklahoma is Tulsa at $35,310, the next down the Southeast Oklahoma nonmetro area at $34,450.
How many virtual receptionists work in Oklahoma City?
BLS counts about 4,030 in the May 2025 survey. That is 43% of the Oklahoma total of 9,380. No other area in Oklahoma has as many.
Does a virtual receptionist cost more than a medical administrative assistant in Oklahoma City?
No: $3,830 a year less at the median. The medians are $35,040 and $38,870.
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.