As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Receptionist in Alpena, SD is $30,736, equivalent to $15 per hour, $591 weekly, or $2,561 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Receptionist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Receptionist in Alpena, SD vary widely, spanning from $25,727 to $36,142. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($28,114) and 75th percentile ($33,566), while top earners (90th percentile) make $36,142 per year. This $5,452 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Data Entry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alpena Entry Level Receptionist often earn 5.4% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Receptionist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Receptionist Salary $25,727 Alpena, SD April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Receptionist Salary $28,114 Alpena, SD April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Receptionist Salary $30,736 Alpena, SD April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Receptionist Salary $33,566 Alpena, SD April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Receptionist Salary $36,142 Alpena, SD April 01, 2026
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What is an Entry Level Receptionist ?

A receptionist is an employee taking an office or administrative support position. The work is usually performed in a waiting area such as a lobby or front office desk of an organization or business. The title receptionist is attributed to the person who is employed by an organization to receive or greet any visitors, patients, or clients and answer telephone calls. The term front desk is used in many hotels for an administrative department where a receptionist's duties also may include room reservations and assignment, guest registration, cashier work, credit checks, key control as well as ma...

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  1. This Job:

    Entry Level Receptionist

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Receptionist II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Entry Level Receptionist in Alpena, SD. The base salary for Entry Level Receptionist ranges from $28,114 to $33,566 with the average base salary of $30,736. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $28,752 to $36,123 with the average total cash compensation of $32,099.
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About Alpena, South Dakota    Alpena (pronounced al-PEE'-nuh) is a town in Jerauld County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 286 at the 2010 census. Alpena is located....More

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