What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Receptionist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Receptionist?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Receptionist roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Receptionist's salary?

An Assistant Receptionist's salary grows with experience: a Receptionist I (0-1 years)earns $40,616, a Assistant Receptionist (1-3 years)earns $45,769, a Receptionist III (3-5 years)earns $50,326,

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Receptionist?

Assistant Receptionist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Receptionist roles are District of Columbia $52,446, California $52,247, Massachusetts $51,550. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Receptionist roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Receptionist level roles vary by specialization: Optometric Assistant Receptionist: $136,236; Administrative Assistant/Receptionist: $53,310; Receptionist And Administrative Assistant: $51,864; Eligibility Assistant Receptionist: $47,988; Adminstrative Assistant Receptionist: $46,817.

Assistant Receptionist Salary in Maine

How much does an Assistant Receptionist make in Maine?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Receptionist in Maine is $46,184 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, an Assistant Receptionist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,961
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,841 to $51,825
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,797

10% $39,797

50% (Median) $46,184

90% $56,961

Assistant Receptionist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,825	$4,319	$997	$25
Average	$46,184	$3,849	$888	$22
25th Percentile	$42,841	$3,570	$824	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Receptionist Salaries

An Assistant Receptionist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Assistant Receptionist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Receptionists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $52,446.
California: $52,247.
Massachusetts: $51,550.

District of Columbia $52,446 California $52,247 Massachusetts $51,550 Washington $51,361 New Jersey $51,342 Alaska $51,276 Connecticut $50,622 New York $50,357

Hawaii $49,509 Rhode Island $49,111 Maryland $48,841 Minnesota $48,472 Colorado $48,329 Illinois $48,282 Oregon $48,102 Delaware $47,969

New Hampshire $47,886 Virginia $47,699 Pennsylvania $47,155 Nevada $46,880 North Dakota $46,790 Michigan $46,648 Wisconsin $46,596 Vermont $46,492

Texas $46,203 Maine $46,184 Arizona $46,155 Ohio $46,122 Georgia $45,686 Indiana $45,468 Wyoming $45,426 Utah $45,360

Iowa $45,331 Kansas $45,104 Louisiana $45,037 North Carolina $45,014 Missouri $45,004 Florida $44,820 Montana $44,720 Nebraska $44,625

Kentucky $44,573 South Carolina $44,384 Tennessee $44,265 Idaho $44,218 New Mexico $43,872 Oklahoma $43,796 Alabama $43,517 South Dakota $43,048

Arkansas $42,792 West Virginia $42,655 Mississippi $42,243

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Receptionists

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:

Freedom: $45,452
Harmony: $45,432
Hartland: $45,492

Freedom, ME $45,452

Harmony, ME $45,432

Hartland, ME $45,492

Hinckley, ME $45,535

Jackman, ME $45,315

Kingfield, ME $45,573

Liberty, ME $45,536

Madison, ME $45,633

Monroe, ME $45,387

Morrill, ME $45,465

Newport, ME $45,393

New Portland, ME $45,643

New Sharon, ME $45,588

New Vineyard, ME $45,616

Norridgewock, ME $45,617

North Anson, ME $45,644

North Vassalboro, ME $45,726

Oakland, ME $45,632

Oquossoc, ME $45,479

Palmyra, ME $45,422

Phillips, ME $45,498

Pittsfield, ME $45,495

Plymouth, ME $45,398

Rangeley, ME $45,509

Portland, ME $47,681

Falmouth, ME $47,573

South Portland, ME $47,681

Cape Elizabeth, ME $47,586

Peaks Island, ME $47,632

Cumberland Foreside, ME $47,526

Auburn, ME $46,672

Andover, ME $45,496

Bethel, ME $45,573

Bryant Pond, ME $45,742

Buckfield, ME $45,946

Canton, ME $45,658

Durham, ME $46,967

Danville, ME $46,812

Dixfield, ME $45,564

Dryden, ME $45,616

East Andover, ME $45,510

East Dixfield, ME $45,638

East Livermore, ME $45,907

East Poland, ME $46,727

Stoneham, ME $45,763

East Wilton, ME $45,723

Greene, ME $46,314

Hanover, ME $45,534

Hebron, ME $46,272

Jay, ME $45,647

Lewiston, ME $46,646

Lisbon, ME $46,794

Lisbon Falls, ME $46,722

Livermore, ME $45,832

Livermore Falls, ME $45,802

Greenwood, ME $45,803

Mechanic Falls, ME $46,588

Mexico, ME $45,608

Minot, ME $46,414

Monmouth, ME $46,167

New Gloucester, ME $46,998

Newry, ME $45,449

North Jay, ME $45,625

Leeds, ME $46,055

North Monmouth, ME $46,099

North Turner, ME $46,023

North Waterford, ME $45,975

Norway, ME $46,123

Oxford, ME $46,370

Paris, ME $46,214

Poland, ME $46,735

Roxbury, ME $45,465

Rumford, ME $45,582

Sabattus, ME $46,442

South Paris, ME $46,151

Turner, ME $46,152

Wayne, ME $45,942

Weld, ME $45,498

West Bethel, ME $45,536

Bowdoin, ME $46,436

West Minot, ME $46,348

West Paris, ME $45,967

Peru, ME $45,676

West Poland, ME $46,699

Sumner, ME $45,820

Wilton, ME $45,618

Augusta, ME $45,746

Coopers Mills, ME $45,808

Dresden, ME $46,184

East Winthrop, ME $45,888

Farmingdale, ME $46,014

Gardiner, ME $46,097

Randolph, ME $46,014

Hallowell, ME $45,956

Jefferson, ME $45,650

Kents Hill, ME $45,744

Litchfield, ME $46,234

Manchester, ME $45,834

Mount Vernon, ME $45,634

Whitefield, ME $45,834

Palermo, ME $45,575

Sebasco Estates, ME $46,922

Readfield, ME $45,821

Saint Albans, ME $45,457

South Bristol, ME $46,218

Squirrel Island, ME $46,371

Trevett, ME $46,404

Waldoboro, ME $45,641

Walpole, ME $46,144

Washington, ME $45,527

West Boothbay Harbor, ME $46,454

Southport, ME $46,557

Wiscasset, ME $46,322

Woolwich, ME $46,432

Ellsworth, ME $45,342

Addison, ME $45,287

Gouldsboro, ME $45,327

Bar Harbor, ME $45,413

Beals, ME $45,337

Bernard, ME $45,428

Birch Harbor, ME $45,370

Blue Hill, ME $45,390

Brooklin, ME $45,391

Brooksville, ME $45,390

Calais, ME $45,270

Cherryfield, ME $45,218

Columbia Falls, ME $45,216

Corea, ME $45,329

Cranberry Isles, ME $45,339

Cutler, ME $45,219

Deer Isle, ME $45,433

Dennysville, ME $45,177

East Blue Hill, ME $45,392

East Machias, ME $45,219

Eastport, ME $45,353

Franklin, ME $45,332

Frenchboro, ME $45,314

Grand Lake Stream, ME $45,149

Hancock, ME $45,399

Harborside, ME $45,382

Harrington, ME $45,317

Hulls Cove, ME $45,414

Isle Au Haut, ME $45,314

Islesford, ME $45,408

Jonesboro, ME $45,256

Jonesport, ME $45,297

Little Deer Isle, ME $45,427

Lubec, ME $45,242

Bass Harbor, ME $45,429

Machias, ME $45,265

Machiasport, ME $45,287

Meddybemps, ME $45,149

Milbridge, ME $45,335

Mount Desert, ME $45,378

Northeast Harbor, ME $45,408

Sullivan, ME $45,338

Pembroke, ME $45,219

Perry, ME $45,260

Princeton, ME $45,146

Prospect Harbor, ME $45,375

Robbinston, ME $45,209

Salsbury Cove, ME $45,419

Sargentville, ME $45,404

Seal Cove, ME $45,380

Seal Harbor, ME $45,396

Sedgwick, ME $45,398

Sorrento, ME $45,380

Southwest Harbor, ME $45,420

Steuben, ME $45,310

Stonington, ME $45,437

Sunset, ME $45,280

Surry, ME $45,390

Swans Island, ME $45,349

Wesley, ME $45,090

Whiting, ME $45,207

Winter Harbor, ME $45,336

Baileyville, ME $45,193

Houlton, ME $45,099

Ashland, ME $45,033

Benedicta, ME $44,934

Blaine, ME $45,087

Bridgewater, ME $44,981

Caribou, ME $45,180

Clayton Lake, ME $45,098

Crouseville, ME $45,127

Eagle Lake, ME $45,084

Easton, ME $45,134

Estcourt Station, ME $45,117

Fort Fairfield, ME $45,157

Fort Kent, ME $45,177

Fort Kent Mills, ME $45,139

Frenchville, ME $45,190

Grand Isle, ME $45,128

Island Falls, ME $44,938

Limestone, ME $45,144

Madawaska, ME $45,265

Mapleton, ME $45,073

Richmond, ME $46,259

South China, ME $45,620

South Gardiner, ME $46,153

Vienna, ME $45,551

Windsor, ME $45,595

Winthrop, ME $46,017

Bangor, ME $45,374

Abbot, ME $45,382

Aurora, ME $45,135

Bradford, ME $45,353

Bradley, ME $45,354

Brewer, ME $45,371

Brookton, ME $44,982

Brownville, ME $45,223

Brownville Junction, ME $45,502

Bucksport, ME $45,368

Burlington, ME $45,206

Greenbush, ME $45,310

Carmel, ME $45,375

Castine, ME $45,469

Charleston, ME $45,361

Danforth, ME $45,057

Dover Foxcroft, ME $45,387

Corinth, ME $45,369

Eddington, ME $45,359

Holden, ME $45,363

East Millinocket, ME $45,173

East Orland, ME $45,363

Etna, ME $45,385

Exeter, ME $45,378

Frankfort, ME $45,376

Greenville, ME $45,115

Greenville Junction, ME $45,262

Guilford, ME $45,369

Hampden, ME $45,374

Howland, ME $45,266

Hudson, ME $45,366

Kenduskeag, ME $45,371

Kingman, ME $45,010

Lagrange, ME $45,319

Lambert Lake, ME $45,063

Lee, ME $45,196

Levant, ME $45,373

Lincoln, ME $45,192

Mattawamkeag, ME $45,045

Medway, ME $45,057

Milford, ME $45,347

Millinocket, ME $44,989

Milo, ME $45,308

Monson, ME $45,377

Olamon, ME $45,323

Old Town, ME $45,354

Orono, ME $45,367

Orient, ME $45,014

Orland, ME $45,364

Orrington, ME $45,369

Passadumkeag, ME $45,297

Penobscot, ME $45,365

Rockwood, ME $45,184

Sangerville, ME $45,409

Sebec, ME $45,336

Shirley Mills, ME $45,349

Springfield, ME $45,077

Stetson, ME $45,380

Stillwater, ME $45,368

Topsfield, ME $45,021

Vanceboro, ME $45,060

Waite, ME $45,083

West Enfield, ME $45,286

Winn, ME $45,106

Winterport, ME $45,374

Wytopitlock, ME $44,946

Bath, ME $46,754

Alna, ME $46,009

Boothbay, ME $46,322

Boothbay Harbor, ME $46,426

Bristol, ME $46,042

Chamberlain, ME $46,120

Damariscotta, ME $46,013

East Boothbay, ME $46,355

Friendship, ME $45,746

Georgetown, ME $46,694

Isle Of Springs, ME $46,323

Bremen, ME $45,914

Newcastle, ME $46,032

New Harbor, ME $46,193

Nobleboro, ME $45,849

Edgecomb, ME $46,188

Pemaquid, ME $46,148

Phippsburg, ME $46,882

Cushing, ME $45,596

Round Pond, ME $46,033

Sandy Point, ME $45,373

Searsmont, ME $45,481

Searsport, ME $45,380

Shawmut, ME $45,675

Skowhegan, ME $45,575

Smithfield, ME $45,600

Solon, ME $45,575

Stockton Springs, ME $45,373

Stratton, ME $45,538

Strong, ME $45,577

Temple, ME $45,559

West Forks, ME $45,297

Thorndike, ME $45,420

Troy, ME $45,406

Unity, ME $45,463

Vassalboro, ME $45,603

West Farmington, ME $45,736

Berwick, ME $48,473

Cape Neddick, ME $48,842

Eliot, ME $49,489

Kittery, ME $49,633

Kittery Point, ME $49,259

North Berwick, ME $48,099

Ogunquit, ME $48,536

South Berwick, ME $48,961

York, ME $49,240

York Beach, ME $49,004

York Harbor, ME $49,253

Acton, ME $46,726

Alfred, ME $47,388

Bailey Island, ME $47,195

Bar Mills, ME $47,312

Biddeford, ME $47,328

Biddeford Pool, ME $47,329

Bowdoinham, ME $46,403

Bridgton, ME $46,324

Brownfield, ME $46,284

Brunswick, ME $46,952

Bustins Island, ME $47,283

Cape Porpoise, ME $47,540

Casco, ME $46,875

Center Lovell, ME $45,982

Chebeague Island, ME $47,387

Cliff Island, ME $47,490

Cornish, ME $46,817

Cumberland Center, ME $47,436

Denmark, ME $46,277

East Baldwin, ME $46,936

Lebanon, ME $47,718

East Parsonsfield, ME $46,570

Sebago, ME $46,817

East Waterboro, ME $47,173

Freeport, ME $47,197

Fryeburg, ME $46,044

Gorham, ME $47,394

Gray, ME $47,106

Harrison, ME $46,070

Hiram, ME $46,672

Hollis Center, ME $47,232

Kennebunk, ME $47,576

Kennebunkport, ME $47,396

Parsonsfield, ME $46,569

Limerick, ME $47,000

Limington, ME $46,988

Long Island, ME $47,571

Lovell, ME $45,917

Moody, ME $48,160

Naples, ME $46,681

Newfield, ME $46,924

North Bridgton, ME $46,348

North Waterboro, ME $47,091

Windham, ME $47,347

Ocean Park, ME $47,365

Old Orchard Beach, ME $47,397

Orrs Island, ME $47,154

Porter, ME $46,412

Pownal, ME $47,123

Scarborough, ME $47,556

Raymond, ME $47,024

Saco, ME $47,368

Sanford, ME $47,609

Sebago Lake, ME $46,988

Shapleigh, ME $47,168

South Casco, ME $47,051

South Freeport, ME $47,173

Harpswell, ME $47,145

South Windham, ME $47,435

Springvale, ME $47,332

Standish, ME $47,184

Steep Falls, ME $47,083

Topsham, ME $46,790

Waterboro, ME $47,261

Waterford, ME $46,020

Wells, ME $48,067

West Baldwin, ME $46,853

Westbrook, ME $47,569

Buxton, ME $47,315

West Kennebunk, ME $47,551

West Newfield, ME $46,693

Yarmouth, ME $47,392

North Yarmouth, ME $47,293

Mars Hill, ME $45,132

Monticello, ME $45,041

New Limerick, ME $45,070

New Sweden, ME $45,131

Oakfield, ME $45,023

Oxbow, ME $44,840

Patten, ME $44,869

Perham, ME $45,099

Portage, ME $45,076

Presque Isle, ME $45,191

Saint Agatha, ME $45,169

Saint David, ME $45,159

Saint Francis, ME $45,099

Sheridan, ME $45,045

Sherman, ME $44,978

Stacyville, ME $44,922

Sinclair, ME $45,084

Smyrna Mills, ME $44,950

Wallagrass, ME $45,135

Stockholm, ME $45,091

Van Buren, ME $45,147

Washburn, ME $45,129

Westfield, ME $45,067

Rockland, ME $45,571

Camden, ME $45,567

Glen Cove, ME $45,552

Hope, ME $45,550

Islesboro, ME $45,433

Lincolnville, ME $45,470

Lincolnville Center, ME $45,472

Matinicus, ME $45,395

Monhegan, ME $45,880

North Haven, ME $45,426

Owls Head, ME $45,488

Port Clyde, ME $45,743

Rockport, ME $45,556

South Thomaston, ME $45,489

Spruce Head, ME $45,515

Tenants Harbor, ME $45,647

Thomaston, ME $45,521

Union, ME $45,548

Vinalhaven, ME $45,426

Warren, ME $45,500

West Rockport, ME $45,561

Waterville, ME $45,662

Albion, ME $45,589

Anson, ME $45,620

Athens, ME $45,494

Belfast, ME $45,471

Belgrade, ME $45,575

Belgrade Lakes, ME $45,528

Bingham, ME $45,489

Brooks, ME $45,396

Burnham, ME $45,441

Cambridge, ME $45,431

Canaan, ME $45,506

Caratunk, ME $45,403

China Village, ME $45,714

Clinton, ME $45,521

Corinna, ME $45,396

Detroit, ME $45,411

Dexter, ME $45,456

Dixmont, ME $45,390

East Newport, ME $45,395

East Vassalboro, ME $45,630

Eustis, ME $45,354

Fairfield, ME $45,599

Farmington, ME $45,636

Garland, ME $45,372

Farmington Falls, ME $45,710

Assistant Receptionist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Receptionist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Receptionist positions in Internet or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Receptionist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Receptionist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$57,730	$28.0	25%
Aerospace & Defense	$55,420	$27.0	20%
Chemicals	$55,420	$27.0	20%
Insurance	$53,111	$26.0	15%
Biotechnology	$50,802	$24.0	10%

Assistant Receptionist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Receptionist'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.

$42,841

Average $46,184/year

$51,825

$3,570

Average $3,849/month

$4,319

$824

Average $888/week

$997

$21

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,825	$4,319	$997	$25
Average	$46,184	$3,849	$888	$22
25th Percentile	$42,841	$3,570	$824	$21

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