How much does an Entry Level Receptionist make in Des Moines, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Entry Level Receptionist in Des Moines, IA is $35,030. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $29,738 to a high of $41,147, with most professionals earning between $32,260 and $38,232.

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Entry Level Receptionist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Receptionist Salary $29,738 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Entry Level Receptionist Salary $32,260 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Entry Level Receptionist Salary $35,030 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Entry Level Receptionist Salary $38,232 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Entry Level Receptionist Salary $41,147 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25% $32,260 10% $29,738 90% $41,147 75% $38,232 $35,030 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 Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Entry Level Receptionist ranges from $32,260 to $38,232 with the average base salary of $35,030. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $32,260 to $38,232 with the average total cash compensation of $35,030.
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