Receptionist Salary in San Francisco, CA
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The median receptionist in the San Francisco area earns $49,450 a year ($23.77 an hour), 30% above the U.S. median ($38,010) and 12% above the California median ($44,100). Half of the 8,510 receptionists there earn between $43,440 and $60,170.
Median $49,450
10th: $37,61090th: $76,070
| Annual pay | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,610 | $36,410 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $43,440 | $39,050 | $33,960 |
| Median | $49,450 | $44,100 | $38,010 |
| 75th percentile | $60,170 | $48,690 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $76,070 | $58,800 | $49,950 |
| Average | $53,200 | $46,100 | $39,460 |
| Jobs | 8,510 | 82,470 | 910,180 |
San Francisco, CA ranks 1st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for receptionist pay.
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- San Jose, CA: $47,130
- Sacramento, CA: $45,140
- 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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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.