As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Receptionist in Lansing, MI is $34,592, equivalent to $17 per hour, $665 weekly, or $2,883 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 Lansing, MI vary widely, spanning from $28,955 to $40,677. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($31,641) and 75th percentile ($37,777), while top earners (90th percentile) make $40,677 per year. This $6,136 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, Lansing Entry Level Receptionist often earn 1.7% lower than national averages. However, Lansing currently ranks 477 statewide for Entry Level Receptionist job salary. 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 $28,955 Lansing, MI April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Receptionist Salary $31,641 Lansing, MI April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Receptionist Salary $34,592 Lansing, MI April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Receptionist Salary $37,777 Lansing, MI April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Receptionist Salary $40,677 Lansing, MI April 01, 2026
25% $31,641 10% $28,955 90% $40,677 75% $37,777 $34,592 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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

  2. Up a level:

    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 Lansing, MI. The base salary for Entry Level Receptionist ranges from $31,641 to $37,777 with the average base salary of $34,592. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $32,359 to $40,655 with the average total cash compensation of $36,125.
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