Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $38,240 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.38
10th percentile $34,060
90th percentile $47,740
Employed locally 1,360
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,060
    25th
    $36,380
    50th (median)
    $38,240
    75th
    $43,680
    90th
    $47,740

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 57% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Receptionists and Information Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,060
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,710
    Vallejo, CA $45,580
    Napa, CA $45,440
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $45,430
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,300

    Nearby metros — Receptionists and Information Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,060
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,710
    Vallejo, CA $45,580
    Napa, CA $45,440
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $45,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $44,300

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,610
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,060
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,290
    Customer Service Representatives $43,830
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Receptionists and Information Clerks make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Bakersfield, CA is $18.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.76 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries?

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Bakersfield, CA is 2.7% above the national median of $37,230. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,060 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,380.