Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $42,460 +14% vs national
Median hourly $20.41
10th percentile $36,150
90th percentile $53,380
Employed locally 630
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,150
    25th
    $37,780
    50th (median)
    $42,460
    75th
    $47,210
    90th
    $53,380

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 45% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 55% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,550
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,870
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $71,860
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $50,430
    Customer Service Representatives $45,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Salinas, CA is $20.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Salinas, CA is 14% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $36,150 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,780.