Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $39,630 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.05
10th percentile $34,600
90th percentile $62,780
Employed locally 810
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,600
    25th
    $36,950
    50th (median)
    $39,630
    75th
    $47,200
    90th
    $62,780

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 42% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 58% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$47,520
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$50,910
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$57,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$73,910
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$51,960
    Customer Service Representatives$44,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in San Luis Obispo, CA is $19.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 6.4% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,600 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,950.