Receptionist Salary in San Jose, CA
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The median receptionist in the San Jose area earns $47,130 a year ($22.66 an hour), 24% above the U.S. median ($38,010) and 7% above the California median ($44,100). Half of the 3,990 receptionists there earn between $44,110 and $57,820.
Median $47,130
10th: $40,06090th: $68,640
| Annual pay | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,060 | $36,410 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $44,110 | $39,050 | $33,960 |
| Median | $47,130 | $44,100 | $38,010 |
| 75th percentile | $57,820 | $48,690 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $68,640 | $58,800 | $49,950 |
| Average | $52,950 | $46,100 | $39,460 |
| Jobs | 3,990 | 82,470 | 910,180 |
San Jose, CA ranks 2nd 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
- 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.