Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $41,600 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $52,630
Employed locally 1,020
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $37,050
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $46,260
    90th
    $52,630

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 43% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 57% 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 Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$53,780
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$53,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$58,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$70,420
    Customer Service Representatives$46,480
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Santa Maria, CA is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,050.