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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

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## 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

[Entry-level](/jobs/receptionist/locations/washington-dc/entry-level)86 jobs

Mid-level3 jobs

Senior2 jobs

Lead+2 jobs

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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### Turn this market signal into momentum

Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now.

- Open live receptionist listings in Washington
- Compare the level mix before narrowing your search
- Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach

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## Turn this market brief into a live search.

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.

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## A practical market plan for Receptionist in Washington

Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.

1. 01Read the demand 197 receptionist openings across 125 employers establish the current Washington opportunity set.
2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying.
3. 03Prioritize employers Meyer Jabara Hotels is one of the most active visible employers, with 7 current openings in this market view.
4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.

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Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop.

## Where this market is hiring

Move from the Washington market view into active employers and representative receptionist openings

Employer activity · 125 companies

### Who is hiring in this market

The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.

[![Meyer Jabara Hotels logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmeyerjabarahotels.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcropped-websitelogo-180x180.webp&sig=PYD9CHbWMofLzvPutGn4ZCKmF05UD0h72Pxg1Igjg8c) Meyer Jabara HotelsStartups & growing teams7Open roles](/company/meyer-jabara-hotels)
QuadrantStartups & growing teams7Open roles

CAOStartups & growing teams5Open roles
![IHG logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dihg.com%26sz%3D128)
IHGStartups & growing teams5Open roles

OTO DevelopmentStartups & growing teams5Open roles

Crestline Hotels and ResortsStartups & growing teams4Open roles
![DARCARS Automotive Group logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Ddarcarsautomotivegroup.com%26sz%3D128)
DARCARS Automotive GroupEmployer profile4Open roles

US Foot and Ankle SpecialistsEmployer profile4Open roles

Live opportunity sample · 24 of 197 matches

### Representative openings

Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data.

[Security Receptionist-Germantown, MDEntry-levelConstellisGermantown, Maryland$71,552](/job/security-receptionist-germantown-md-at-constellis-9e558d81-32ef-57ff-bbdd-d343e1ee837a)[Security ReceptionistEntry-levelConstellisWashington, District of Columbia$71,552](/job/security-receptionist-at-constellis-394ae2bd-4838-5cc5-aab4-953a62097eb0)[Virtual ReceptionistLive roleEmergency UniversityBaltimore, Maryland](/job/virtual-receptionist-at-emergency-university-df0d63d3-dc09-5d8c-8960-7ebdb52ce396)[Front Desk (Reisterstown)Live roleDental DreamsBaltimore, MarylandPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/front-desk-reisterstown-at-dental-dreams-dc176fa2-f230-5f0c-be2f-4660a7659704)[Front Desk (Reisterstown)Live roleDental DreamsBaltimore, MarylandPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/front-desk-reisterstown-at-dental-dreams-3df4e34a-6765-5b87-aa17-d71cf1c438ad)[Receptionist/SchedulerEntry-levelCAOGermantown, MarylandPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/receptionist-scheduler-at-cao-70ac5286-2d74-59c1-bb35-517e36c01315)[Automotive ReceptionistLive roleDARCARS Automotive GroupRockville, MarylandPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/automotive-receptionist-at-darcars-automotive-group-8660c1c6-1c0c-56c0-b0f5-d1135c024719)[Part Time Receptionist (PM)Entry-levelSilveradoAlexandria, Virginia$35,360Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/part-time-receptionist-pm-at-silverado-16a5bc0b-21b2-58ef-9238-60512519ace1)
#### More receptionist openings in Washington

- [Medical Receptionist · Quadrant](/job/medical-receptionist-at-quadrant-2161a8e6-4f83-5edd-afff-305313f4faad)
- [Veterinary Receptionist - Specialty · BluePearl Vet, LLC](/job/veterinary-receptionist-specialty-at-bluepearl-vet-llc-68f3dc60-ed2a-5926-a90d-2967cd747969)
- [Receptionist · Robert Half](/job/receptionist-at-robert-half-983895a2-9cc0-5b8a-9be4-68b81b7346a7)
- [Front Desk Representative (Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday 3:00pm–11:30pm Shift) · Kisco Senior Living](/job/front-desk-representative-tuesday-saturday-or-sunday-thursday-3-00pm-70939638-3efe-5f3a-9155-e3f8195d3683)
- [Front Desk Attendant - Columbia Gym · Columbia Association](/job/front-desk-attendant-columbia-gym-at-columbia-association-06da3b16-fa24-5124-9090-18fc8bdeefe1)
- [Automotive Service Cashier/Receptionist · DARCARS Automotive Group](/job/automotive-service-cashier-receptionist-at-darcars-automotive-group-96ad9682-56d3-53df-ad0f-507177324b97)
- [Front Desk Manager · HHM Hotels](/job/front-desk-manager-at-hhm-hotels-a52f6ad5-7923-5cd3-a9da-4914c9a2bebc)
- [Front Desk Receptionist · US Foot and Ankle Specialists](/job/front-desk-receptionist-at-us-foot-and-ankle-specialists-9a150d12-d2a0-5612-b4db-ddda29b83381)
- [Front Desk - Overnight · Lorien Health Services](/job/front-desk-overnight-at-lorien-health-services-29955101-5025-55cd-9974-b6a7aa61c74e)
- [Front Desk Agent-LINE DC · The LINE, The Ned (US) & Saguaro Hotels](/job/front-desk-agent-line-dc-at-the-line-the-ned-us-and-saguaro-hotels-60eebbb6-462a-58da-8e4c-e924674564d3)
- [Front Desk Coordinator, Day Shift, Outpatient Wellness Center · 101 Shady Grove Medical Center](/job/front-desk-coordinator-day-shift-outpatient-wellness-center-at-101-eeb4b228-ba5e-5b64-8ab8-55c3bf222da0)
- [Receptionist · Addison](/job/receptionist-at-addison-aa481319-a6f2-5abf-b140-d950e0ebc238)
- [Front Desk Agent · Crestline Hotels and Resorts](/job/front-desk-agent-at-crestline-hotels-and-resorts-0ff33cad-2733-5a69-993c-9fa2412c7baf)
- [Front Desk Receptionist and Admissions Assistant · Diocese of Arlington Catholic Schools](/job/front-desk-receptionist-and-admissions-assistant-at-diocese-of-800a2bde-5588-536b-8ee6-2484a47d39a5)
- [Front Desk Receptionist · CAO](/job/front-desk-receptionist-at-cao-82a77002-2ab5-5b5a-a7e7-30aea49ea9a7)
- [Front Desk Agent Overnight · IHG](/job/front-desk-agent-overnight-at-ihg-cd2fda3f-0328-5197-ab6b-a8b6cc39f0d0)

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## 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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 03### 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.

## Continue with the next market signal

Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster

Nearby cities

Compare Receptionist demand around Washington.

[Baltimore, MD](/jobs/receptionist/locations/baltimore-md)[Richmond, VA](/jobs/receptionist/locations/richmond-va)[Philadelphia, PA](/jobs/receptionist/locations/philadelphia-pa)[Allentown, PA](/jobs/receptionist/locations/allentown-pa)[Virginia Beach, VA](/jobs/receptionist/locations/virginia-beach-va)[Toms River, NJ](/jobs/receptionist/locations/toms-river-nj)

Related roles

See adjacent role demand in the Washington market.

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[Entry-level Receptionist](/jobs/receptionist/locations/washington-dc/entry-level)

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