Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $48,060 +29.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.11
10th percentile $39,110
90th percentile $73,860
Employed locally 10,000
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,110
    25th
    $42,640
    50th (median)
    $48,060
    75th
    $58,770
    90th
    $73,860

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 36% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 64% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Receptionists and Information Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Anchorage, AK $44,790

    Nearby metros — Receptionists and Information Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $43,590

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$55,790
    Customer Service Representatives$56,400
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$60,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$83,020
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$64,480
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$61,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in San Francisco, CA is $23.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in San Francisco, CA is 29.1% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $39,110 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,640.