Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $40,650 +9.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.54
10th percentile $35,050
90th percentile $58,670
Employed locally 660
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,050
    25th
    $36,240
    50th (median)
    $40,650
    75th
    $47,310
    90th
    $58,670

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 37% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 63% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,430
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $55,480
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $60,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,620
    Customer Service Representatives $47,240
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $49,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Santa Cruz, CA is $19.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 9.2% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,050 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,240.