Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $37,880 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.21
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $50,920
Employed locally 180
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $35,460
    50th (median)
    $37,880
    75th
    $45,240
    90th
    $50,920

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 67% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 33% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,370
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,720
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,310
    Customer Service Representatives $43,880
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $45,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in El Centro, CA is $18.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in El Centro, CA is 1.7% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,460.