Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $44,300 +19% vs national
Median hourly $21.30
10th percentile $35,390
90th percentile $52,500
Employed locally 29,090
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,390
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $44,300
    75th
    $47,330
    90th
    $52,500

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 47% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 53% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $43,590

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,180
    Customer Service Representatives $47,370
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,760
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $56,730
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $50,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Los Angeles, CA is $21.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Los Angeles, CA is 19% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,390 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.