Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in California
Receptionists and Information Clerks in California earn a median of $44,100 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,100
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($38,010)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 82,470
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,410; the top 10% earn over $58,800. Nationally the range is $28,760 to $49,950.
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Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in California
How much do receptionists and information clerks make in California?
The median is $44,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,410 and the top 10% earn over $58,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for receptionists and information clerks?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+16% vs. the national median of $38,010). Living costs are not included.