Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in California

Ranked #2 of 51 · CA

16.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $46,100 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $44,100
Employment 82,470

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $36,410P25 $39,050 Median $44,100P75 $48,690P90 $58,800

About 80% of receptionists and information clerkss in California earn between $36,410 and $58,800. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

California
$46,100
U.S. average
$39,460

The mean receptionists and information clerks salary in California is $46,100, about 16.8% above the U.S. average ($39,460). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in California

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,450 $53,200 8,510
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,130 $52,950 3,990
Napa, CA $46,850 $48,950 280
Hanford-Corcoran, CA $45,650 $43,900 180
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $45,550 $49,340 1,160
Vallejo, CA $45,500 $51,950 720
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $45,140 $48,900 4,570
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $44,980 $46,610 510

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do receptionists and information clerks make in California?

The median receptionists and information clerks salary in California is $44,100 per year (mean $46,100), and about 80% earn between $36,410 and $58,800.

How much do receptionists and information clerks make per hour in California?

Roughly $22 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $46,100 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is California a high-paying state for receptionists and information clerks?

California ranks #2 of 51 states for receptionists and information clerks pay. Its mean salary of $46,100 is about 16.8% above the U.S. average of $39,460.

Which metro areas in California pay receptionists and information clerks the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in California for receptionists and information clerks are San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($49,450), San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($47,130), Napa, CA ($46,850), by median annual wage.

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