Virtual receptionist in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA: cost vs in-house
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee pays virtual receptionists less than Washington as a whole but still more than the country. The median is $41,410 a year1: 7.4% below the Washington statewide median of $44,710 and 8.9% above the US median of $38,010. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#62 of 521). About 440 virtual receptionists work here, 2% of the Washington total.
BLS occupation 43-4171, area Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee against Washington and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $35,270 | $41,410 | $52,040 | |
| Washington | $36,730 | $44,710 | $57,840 | |
| United States | $28,760 | $38,010 | $49,950 |
The middle half of virtual receptionists in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee earns $38,080–$46,780. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $52,040, only 1.5 times the bottom tenth, against 1.7 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $8,700 wide, against $10,130 across Washington and $11,170 nationally: employers in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee pay within a narrower band.
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 | $35,270 | $2,939 | $16.96 | $45,510 |
| 25th percentile | $38,080 | $3,173 | $18.31 | $49,135 |
| Median | $41,410 | $3,451 | $19.91 | $53,432 |
| 75th percentile | $46,780 | $3,898 | $22.49 | $60,361 |
| 90th percentile | $52,040 | $4,337 | $25.02 | $67,148 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $5,370 over the median, the 25th only $3,330 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $6,929 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 10th and 25th percentiles in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, and the Washington statewide median of $44,710 falls between the median and the 75th percentile. An offer at the national rate would be lower than what three quarters of local virtual receptionists earn.
What a hire really costs in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee
At the $41,410 median, a local hire costs about $53,432 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $12,022 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 Wenatchee-East Wenatchee
Virtual receptionists have the lowest median of the 15 roles we track in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee; project coordinators have the highest, at $106,760.
| Role | Median | vs virtual receptionist | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR Assistant | +30.8% | 40 | |
| Administrative Assistant | +22.4% | 520 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | +17.3% | 450 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | +13.0% | 160 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | this role | 440 |
Measured against the US median, virtual receptionists rank #3 of the 15 roles we track in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee (+8.9%), between payroll specialists (+9.3%) and bookkeepers (+8.8%). The typical role here is at +5.5%, so, measured against the US, virtual receptionists cost more in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee than the area's general pay level would suggest. Virtual receptionists hold 10.9% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, 7.8% across Washington and 5.8% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Washington
Across the 13 areas of Washington with data for this job, the median runs from $39,630 in Walla Walla to $45,820 in Seattle-Tacoma, a gap of $6,190 a year. Of the 10 areas in Washington with more virtual receptionists than Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, 1 pays less: Yakima, WA ($40,990).
| Area | Median | vs Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Washington (Nonmetro) | +2.6% | 1,070 | |
| Eastern Washington (Nonmetro) | +1.7% | 710 | |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | +0.9% | 2,370 | |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | this area | 440 | |
| Yakima, WA | -1.0% | 890 | |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | -1.5% | 300 | |
| Walla Walla, WA | -4.3% | 170 |
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Wenatchee-East Wenatchee is #340 of 521 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the top quarter of US areas. Outside Washington, El Centro and Oshkosh-Neenah pay just above Wenatchee-East Wenatchee and Eau Claire and Washington-Arlington just below. All four are within $290 a year of the median in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee. Of the three markets with about as many virtual receptionists, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | +0.7% | 780 | pay | |
| El Centro, CA | +0.1% | 160 | pay | |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | this area | 440 | ||
| Eau Claire, WI | -0.2% | 990 | pay | |
| Washington-Arlington, DC-VA | -0.4% | 17,920 | pay | |
| Bismarck, ND | -6.5% | 440 | jobs | |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | -9.7% | 440 | jobs | |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | -10.7% | 440 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a virtual receptionist in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA?
About $53,432 a year at the median, or $4,453 a month: $41,410 in pay plus about $12,022 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for virtual receptionists in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $41,410 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $35,270, the 90th $52,040, and the middle half earned $38,080 to $46,780.
Is Wenatchee-East Wenatchee cheaper than the rest of Washington for virtual receptionists?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $41,410 against $44,710 statewide. The next area up in Washington is Spokane-Spokane Valley at $41,800, the next down Yakima at $40,990.
How many virtual receptionists work in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee?
BLS counts about 440 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the Washington total of 26,500. 10 areas in Washington have more; the closest in size is Mount Vernon-Anacortes, with about 450.
Does a virtual receptionist cost more than a medical administrative assistant in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee?
No: $5,400 a year less at the median. The medians are $41,410 and $46,810.
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.