Receptionist market brief · Washington, DC
Receptionist Jobs in Washington, DC
197 receptionist openings are live in the Washington, DC area from 125 employers, led by Meyer Jabara Hotels, Quadrant, and CAO. The middle half of posted salaries runs $35,360–$41,600 a year (median $38,272), from the 75% of listings that disclose pay.
Data updated Nov 5, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 197
- Live receptionist openings currently tracked in the Washington market.
Companies hiring
- 125
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $38,272
- 75% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings.
Level mix
Career ladder
Level coverage is 47%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
197
Hiring employers
125
Salary coverage
75%
Median experience
1.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
115
66 companies · $37,440 median
Established employers
44
33 companies · $41,600 median
Top of market
15
11 companies · $62,400 median
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$35,360
P50
$38,272
P75
$41,600
P90
$52,000
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay.
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare receptionist opportunities in Washington, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 197 live roles tracked in this market.
- 125 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026.
A practical market plan for Receptionist in Washington
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
197 receptionist openings across 125 employers establish the current Washington opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Meyer Jabara Hotels is one of the most active visible employers, with 7 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 125 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 24 of 197 matches
Representative openings
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- Front Desk Representative ( Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday 3:00pm–11:30pm Shift) · Kisco Senior Living
- Front Desk Attendant - Columbia Gym · Columbia Association
- Automotive Service Cashier/Receptionist · DARCARS Automotive Group
- Front Desk Manager · HHM Hotels
- Front Desk Receptionist · US Foot and Ankle Specialists
- Front Desk - Overnight · Lorien Health Services
- Front Desk Agent-LINE DC · The LINE, The Ned (US) & Saguaro Hotels
- Front Desk Coordinator, Day Shift, Outpatient Wellness Center · 101 Shady Grove Medical Center
- Receptionist · Addison
- Front Desk Agent · Crestline Hotels and Resorts
- Front Desk Receptionist and Admissions Assistant · Diocese of Arlington Catholic Schools
- Front Desk Receptionist · CAO
- Front Desk Agent Overnight · IHG
Receptionist jobs in Washington: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many receptionist jobs are open in Washington?
Metaintro tracks 197 live receptionist openings from 125 employers in the Washington, DC area over the last 30 days.
- 02
What do receptionist jobs in Washington pay?
The median posted salary is $38,272 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $35,360 to $41,600. Based on the 75% of current listings that disclose pay.
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Which companies are hiring for receptionist jobs in Washington?
Meyer Jabara Hotels, Quadrant, CAO, and IHG have the most open receptionist roles here right now, out of 125 hiring employers.
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Nearby cities
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Related roles
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