When considering the cost of adding staff, most practice owners only think about salary. However, the true expense extends far beyond the annual $50,000 figure.
Traditional Employee Costs
- Base Salary: $50,000 per year
- Health Insurance: $6,000-$12,000 annually
- Payroll Taxes: $3,825 (7.65% FICA)
- Paid Time Off: 15-20 days (approximately $2,885)
- Training Time: 2-4 weeks of unproductive salary costs
- Recruiting Costs: $2,000-$5,000
- Total Annual Cost: $65,000-$75,000+
AI Receptionist Investment
- Monthly Subscription: $300-$500 (typical range)
- Annual Cost: $3,600-$6,000
- Implementation: 1-2 hours setup (no salary cost)
- Training: Your team learns in 1-2 hours
- Hidden Costs: None
Cost Advantage: You save approximately $60,000-$70,000 annually by choosing an AI solution like OAK AI over a full-time employee.