Virtual Receptionist salary and cost of hiring in Rhode Island
The median virtual receptionist in Rhode Island earned $42,620 a year in May 2025[1], 12.1% above the US median of $38,010. That puts Rhode Island at #7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $32,940 | $42,620 | $50,020 | |
| United States | $28,760 | $38,010 | $49,950 |
The middle half of virtual receptionists in Rhode Island earns $36,110–$46,920; the top tenth earns $50,020 or more, 1.5 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 Rhode Island median that makes about $60,886 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
We place executive assistants, customer support and e-commerce staff today; for virtual receptionists we answer within one business day whether we can help. Enter the monthly pay you have in mind to compare it with a local hire. The fee field shows our standard fee[3]; Deel's contractor plan is the default payroll tool[4].
Pay by metro area in Rhode Island
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $46,760 | 5,550 |
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 Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | +2.9% | |
| New York | +1.1% | |
| Rhode Island | +0.0% | |
| Maine | -0.4% | |
| Colorado | -1.4% |
Questions
How much does a virtual receptionist earn in Rhode Island?
The median was $42,620 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $36,110 to $46,920.
What does it cost to employ a virtual receptionist in Rhode Island?
About $60,886 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Rhode Island do virtual receptionists earn the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $41,720 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.