Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Receptionist jobs in Bakersfield, CA

1,180 receptionists employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $19.08/hour ($39,690/year) median · 4% above the national median.

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The median receptionist salary in Bakersfield, CA is $19.08/hour ($39,690/year), with a typical range of $37,500 to $44,980 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary$19.08/hour ($39,690/year)BLS
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Receptionist pay in Bakersfield, CA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Bakersfield metro. Half of Receptionists earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $37,500 $39,690 $44,980
25th$37,500 Median$39,690 75th$44,980 vs US4% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area (SOC 43-4171, Receptionist). Full Receptionist salary guide →

What is a Receptionist salary in Bakersfield?

The median receptionist salary in Bakersfield, CA is $19.08/hour ($39,690/year), with a typical range of $37,500 to $44,980 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 1,180 receptionists employed in the Bakersfield metro area.

Receptionist pay bands in Bakersfield by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Mid Level Receptionist

Typical mid level band in Bakersfield
Example (illustrative)
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Typical pay range
$35,522–$49,374
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Receptionist

Typical senior band in Bakersfield
Example (illustrative)
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Typical pay range
$33,736–$48,659
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Receptionist

Typical lead band in Bakersfield
Example (illustrative)
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Typical pay range
$34,927–$47,945
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Receptionist

Typical lead band in Bakersfield
Example (illustrative)
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Typical pay range
$34,331–$44,373
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Receptionist

Typical mid level band in Bakersfield
Example (illustrative)
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Typical pay range
$35,522–$47,231
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Receptionist Career Ladder — Bakersfield Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Bakersfield’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Receptionist0–2 yrs$28,576
  2. Mid Receptionist2–5 yrs$37,705
  3. Senior Receptionist5–8 yrs$47,628
  4. Staff Receptionist8–12 yrs$57,550
  5. Lead Receptionist12+ yrs$67,473

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 43-4171, Receptionist).

Employers in the Receptionist hiring market in Bakersfield

  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Bakersfield post Receptionist jobs

Employers in the Bakersfield metro typically post Receptionist roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Receptionist in Bakersfield, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Receptionist earn in Bakersfield, CA?
Median $19.08/hour ($39,690/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $37,500–$44,980. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Receptionist jobs are there in Bakersfield?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 1,180 Receptionist roles employed in the Bakersfield metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Bakersfield employers use for Receptionist?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Receptionist jobs for me?
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