📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Receptionist and Information Clerk Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · High Demand

Average
$50,098
per year
Median
$45,838
per year
Hourly
$24.09
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$36,324
25th Percentile — Junior$43,708
50th Percentile — Median$45,838
75th Percentile — Senior$60,322
90th Percentile — Top Earners$65,686
💡 Top-earning Receptionist and Information Clerks in California make up to $65,686 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$44.3k
2021
$45.4k
2022
$46.5k
2023
$47.7k
2024
$48.9k
2025
$50.1k
2026
📈 Receptionist and Information Clerk salaries in California have followed the national trend with 2.5% annual growth. The strong demand in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Receptionist and Information Clerk Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $77,652 +55.0% High
San Diego $74,145 +48.0% High
San Jose $86,169 +72.0% High
San Francisco $92,681 +85.0% High
Fresno $54,106 +8.0% High
Sacramento $61,120 +22.0% High
Long Beach $72,642 +45.0% High
Bakersfield $54,106 +8.0% High
Anaheim $71,139 +42.0% High
Santa Ana $70,137 +40.0% High
Riverside $64,125 +28.0% High
Stockton $59,116 +18.0% High
Irvine $77,652 +55.0% High
San Bernardino $59,116 +18.0% High
Modesto $56,110 +12.0% High
Fontana $61,120 +22.0% High
Moreno Valley $57,613 +15.0% High
Glendale $74,145 +48.0% High
Fremont $80,157 +60.0% High
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Receptionist and Information Clerk Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for Receptionist and Information Clerks. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $50,098 per year, California's Receptionist and Information Clerk salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $36,324–$43,708, while experienced Receptionist and Information Clerks can command $60,322–$65,686.

Looking ahead, the Receptionist and Information Clerk profession in California is projected to grow at 2.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Receptionist and Information Clerk salary in California is $50,098 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $35,280.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay Receptionist and Information Clerks the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Receptionist and Information Clerk employment.
  • At $50,098/year, California Receptionist and Information Clerk salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $35,280/year.