The average salary for a receptionist in California is around $27,879 per year.
Avg Salary
Receptionists earn an average yearly salary of $27,879.
Wages typically start from $20,916 and go up to $37,160.
62% below national average Updated in 2018
Receptionist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level receptionist earnings begin at:
$17.87 per hour
$37,160 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level receptionist earnings begin at:
$15.59 per hour
$32,431 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level receptionist earnings begin at:
$13.40 per hour
$27,879 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level receptionist earnings begin at:
$11.52 per hour
$23,966 per year
10th percentile
Starting level receptionist earnings begin at:
$10.06 per hour
$20,916 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Receptionist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $35,350 |
| Connecticut | $34,010 |
| Washington | $33,230 |
| Massachusetts | $32,960 |
| New York | $32,900 |
| Rhode Island | $32,740 |
| Vermont | $32,700 |
| New Jersey | $32,380 |
| Alaska | $31,889 |
| Oregon | $31,670 |
| Colorado | $31,380 |
| New Hampshire | $30,410 |
| Illinois | $30,210 |
| Minnesota | $29,910 |
| Maine | $29,790 |
| Wisconsin | $29,480 |
| North Dakota | $29,220 |
| Maryland | $29,140 |
| Florida | $29,120 |
| Virginia | $29,090 |
| Idaho | $28,900 |
| Wyoming | $28,670 |
| Michigan | $28,540 |
| North Carolina | $28,410 |
| Hawaii | $28,365 |
| Oklahoma | $28,210 |
| Nevada | $28,030 |
| California | $27,879 |
| Ohio | $27,850 |
| Nebraska | $27,820 |
| South Carolina | $27,660 |
| Utah | $27,490 |
| Georgia | $27,310 |
| New Mexico | $27,250 |
| Tennessee | $26,940 |
| Montana | $26,850 |
| Missouri | $26,780 |
| Texas | $26,514 |
| South Dakota | $26,440 |
| Delaware | $25,650 |
| Mississippi | $25,510 |
| West Virginia | $25,450 |
| Iowa | $25,337 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $25,320 |
| Alabama | $25,222 |
| Pennsylvania | $25,136 |
| Arizona | $24,937 |
| Louisiana | $24,110 |
| Kansas | $24,107 |
| Kentucky | $24,000 |
| Indiana | $23,478 |
| Arkansas | $21,114 |
| Guam | $19,880 |
| Puerto Rico | $18,490 |
How do receptionist salaries compare to similar careers?
Receptionists earn about the same as related careers in California. On average, they make less than painting, coating & decorating workers but more than amusement attendants.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Painting, coating & decorating worker salary | $30K |
| Janitor salary | $30K |
| Housekeeping cleaner salary | $28K |
| Hand sewer salary | $29K |
| Vehicle cleaner salary | $26K |
| Receptionist salary | $28K |
| Stock clerk salary | $28K |
| Security guard salary | $28K |
| Food server salary | $28K |
| Amusement attendant salary | $25K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)