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Physician's Office Receptionist /Operator Salary in Illinois

How much does a Physician's Office Receptionist /Operator make in Illinois?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Physician's Office Receptionist /Operator in Illinois is $39,290 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, a Physician's Office Receptionist /Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,932
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,390 to $43,290
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,750
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Physician's Office Receptionist /Operator Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $43,290 $3,608 $833 $21
Average $39,290 $3,274 $756 $19
25th Percentile $36,390 $3,033 $700 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Physician's Office Receptionist /Operator Salaries

A Physician's Office Receptionist /Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Physician's Office Receptionist /Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Physician's Office Receptionist /Operator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Physician's Office Receptionist /Operator (0-1 years): $39,288
  • Patient Scheduling and Verification Coordinator (1-3 years): $44,116
  • Hospital Business/Billing Office Supervisor (3+ years): $80,261
  • Hospital Business/Billing Office Manager (3-5 years): $93,266
  • Hospital Business/Billing Office Director (5+ years): $143,166
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Physician's Office Receptionist /Operator0-1 years$39,288
Patient Scheduling and Verification Coordinator1-3 years$44,116
Hospital Business/Billing Office Supervisor3+ years$80,261
Hospital Business/Billing Office Manager3-5 years$93,266
Hospital Business/Billing Office Director5+ years$143,166
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Top Paying Cities for Physician's Office Receptionist /Operators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Effingham: $36,290
  • Saint Peter: $36,190
  • Salem: $36,390

Physician's Office Receptionist /Operator Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Physician's Office Receptionist /Operator salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $41,729. While startup companies pay approximate $35,542.

Physician's Office Receptionist /Operator Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$35,542
Growth Stage51~500$37,523
Established501~5000$40,367
Enterprise5000+$41,729

Physician's Office Receptionist /Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Physician's Office Receptionist /Operator roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 15% above the average. Conversely, Physician's Office Receptionist /Operator positions in Edu., Government & Nonprofitv typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Physician's Office Receptionist /Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Physician's Office Receptionist /Operator

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$45,184$22.015%

Physician's Office Receptionist /Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Physician's Office Receptionist /Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$36,390
Average $39,290/year
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Average $756/week
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $43,290 $3,608 $833 $21
Average $39,290 $3,274 $756 $19
25th Percentile $36,390 $3,033 $700 $17

Physician's Office Receptionist /Operator Salary Growth & Career Path

Physician's Office Receptionist /Operator
Patient Scheduling and Verification Coordinator
Hospital Business/Billing Office Manager

For a Physician's Office Receptionist /Operator, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Patient Scheduling and Verification Coordinator role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $44,200 - a projected growth of 12% over your current level.

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