Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $41,600 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $34,630
90th percentile $54,790
Employed locally 6,900
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,630
    25th
    $36,950
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $47,330
    90th
    $54,790

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 41% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 59% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$48,970
    Customer Service Representatives$46,940
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$53,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72,380
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$56,730
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in San Diego, CA is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in San Diego, CA is 11.7% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,630 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,950.