Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $40,050 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.25
10th percentile $34,720
90th percentile $65,500
Employed locally 870
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,720
    25th
    $36,400
    50th (median)
    $40,050
    75th
    $47,660
    90th
    $65,500

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 50% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 50% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,520
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,090
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $53,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $71,010
    Customer Service Representatives $46,130
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Modesto, CA is $19.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Modesto, CA is 7.6% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,720 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,400.