California Median
$44,100
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.20
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+16% vs US median
US median $38,010
State Rank
#4 of 51
82,470 employed here
How much do Receptionists and Information Clerks make in California?
Receptionists and Information Clerks working in California earn a median salary of $44,100 per year, or about $21.20 per hour. That is 16% above the national median of $38,010 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $36,410 while the top 10% make $58,800 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $39,050 and $48,690 a year.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,410 | $17.50 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $39,050 | $18.77 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $44,100 | $21.20 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $48,690 | $23.41 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $58,800 | $28.27 |
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How California compares
California ranks 4th out of 51 states and territories for Receptionists and Information Clerks pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in other states
District of Columbia $49,060Alaska $44,720Washington $44,710Massachusetts $43,870New York $43,080Rhode Island $42,620Maine $42,440Colorado $42,010New Jersey $41,650Hawaii $41,600Wisconsin $41,150Oregon $40,900Connecticut $40,630North Dakota $39,530Arizona $38,730Vermont $38,370South Dakota $38,280New Hampshire $38,160Maryland $38,100Nebraska $37,860Minnesota $37,510Wyoming $37,480Michigan $37,470Illinois $37,400Montana $37,360Iowa $37,330Virginia $37,060Nevada $37,050Utah $36,960Florida $36,810Idaho $36,810Pennsylvania $36,810Delaware $36,310Indiana $36,160Georgia $36,100Kansas $36,050Ohio $35,920Missouri $35,740South Carolina $35,510North Carolina $35,440Texas $35,210New Mexico $35,140Tennessee $34,910Arkansas $34,840Oklahoma $34,560Kentucky $32,940Louisiana $32,750Alabama $32,590West Virginia $31,920Mississippi $31,160
Working as Receptionists and Information Clerks in California
Nationally, about 910,000 people work as Receptionists and Information Clerks in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($44,100) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
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, or about $21.20 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,410 at the entry level to $58,800 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Receptionists and Information Clerks about 16% more than the national median of $38,010. California ranks 4th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Receptionists and Information Clerks?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $44,100 a year. About 82,470 Receptionists and Information Clerks are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.