The median annual wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in California is $43,360 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,980.
Pay spans roughly $35,100 at the 10th percentile to $58,440 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.85 per hour. An estimated 80,400 people work as receptionists and information clerks in California.
| Median (annual) | $43,360 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,980 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.85 |
| 10th percentile | $35,100 |
| 90th percentile | $58,440 |
| Employment | 80,400 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.