Receptionist Salary in Sacramento, CA
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The median receptionist in the Sacramento area earns $45,140 a year ($21.70 an hour), 19% above the U.S. median ($38,010) and 2% above the California median ($44,100). Half of the 4,570 receptionists there earn between $38,340 and $54,280.
Median $45,140
10th: $35,38090th: $76,550
| Annual pay | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,380 | $36,410 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $38,340 | $39,050 | $33,960 |
| Median | $45,140 | $44,100 | $38,010 |
| 75th percentile | $54,280 | $48,690 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $76,550 | $58,800 | $49,950 |
| Average | $48,900 | $46,100 | $39,460 |
| Jobs | 4,570 | 82,470 | 910,180 |
Sacramento, CA ranks 4th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for receptionist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($49,450).
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Check my payReceptionist pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $49,450
- San Jose, CA: $47,130
- San Diego, CA: $44,390
- Seattle, WA: $45,820
- New York, NY: $44,690
- Boston, MA: $43,930
- Denver, CO: $43,680
- Portland, OR: $43,630
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- Customer Service Representative: $49,940
- Office Clerk: $48,940
- Administrative Assistant: $55,020
- Office Manager: $77,350
- Bookkeeper: $56,840
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.