Receptionist Jobs in California

Receptionist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with steady openings in healthcare systems, legal firms, tech campuses, and hospitality from entry-level front desk roles through senior executive assistants. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego drive the highest volume of hiring, with large employers like Kaiser Permanente, Salesforce, and Hilton Hotels maintaining consistent receptionist staffing across the state. The most in-demand specialties are medical reception, legal reception, and corporate front desk roles supporting multi-site operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles52+
Top employerState Farm
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring43
Work type98% On-site
Top industryInsurance

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Motorola Solutions
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Receptionist
Motorola Solutions
Los Angeles, California
Administrative & Office Support
Office Management
$25/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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State Farm
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Receptionist
State Farm
Valencia, California
Customer Service & Support
Administrative & Office Support
$57k - $60k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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State Farm
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Receptionist
State Farm
San Rafael, California
Customer Service & Support
Administrative & Office Support
On-Site
None
10,000+

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State Farm
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Receptionist
State Farm
Chino Hills, California
Customer Service & Support
Administrative & Office Support
$45k - $60k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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State Farm
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Receptionist
State Farm
El Dorado Hills, California
Customer Service & Support
Administrative & Office Support
$46k - $55k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Receptionist Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Los Angeles
4 jobs
Irvine
2 jobs
Sacramento
2 jobs
San Francisco
2 jobs
San Jose
2 jobs
San Rafael
2 jobs
Sherman Oaks
2 jobs
Agoura Hills
1 jobs
Auburn
1 jobs

Receptionist Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • State Farm
    State Farm32
  • Vetcor
    Vetcor3
  • North East Medical Services
    North East Medical Services2
  • 249 Decker Properties
    249 Decker Properties1
  • AACI
    AACI1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance33
  • Healthcare & Medical Services5
  • Animal Care & Pet Services4
  • Banking & Financial Services3
  • Law & Legal Services2

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in receptionist jobs across California.

  • High school diploma or GED required, with an associate degree preferred for medical or legal reception roles
  • One or more years of front desk or customer-facing administrative experience in a professional California workplace
  • Proficiency in scheduling software, multi-line phone systems, and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
  • Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to greet and direct diverse clientele professionally
  • Familiarity with electronic health record systems such as Epic preferred for healthcare receptionist positions
  • Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills valued across California healthcare, legal, and hospitality employers

Receptionist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a receptionist in California?

Becoming a receptionist in California typically requires a high school diploma and, for medical settings, completion of a medical administrative assistant program through a California community college such as those in the Los Rios, Los Angeles, or San Diego community college districts. Medical receptionists handling patient records may also need to complete HIPAA compliance training. For legal or corporate roles, employers prioritize demonstrated administrative experience and software proficiency over formal credentials.

How much do receptionists make in California?

Receptionists in California earn a median of about $44,100 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $36,410 for the lowest 10% to over $58,800 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire receptionists in California?

Employers hiring receptionists in California right now include State Farm, Vetcor, and North East Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of large healthcare systems, law firms, and tech headquarters means receptionist demand stays consistent year-round across both urban centers and suburban office parks.

Which California cities have the most receptionist jobs?

Los Angeles, Irvine, and Sacramento have the most receptionist openings in California. Los Angeles leads due to its scale across entertainment, healthcare, and legal industries, while San Francisco and San Diego draw strong demand from tech campuses and hospital systems respectively, and suburban markets like Irvine and Sacramento add volume through corporate headquarters and state government offices.

Are there remote receptionist jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. About 2% of receptionist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the inherently on-site nature of most front desk roles. The parts of the work most suited to remote arrangements include virtual phone answering, scheduling coordination, and administrative support for distributed teams at tech and professional services firms.

How can I get hired as a receptionist in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to medical or dental offices, which regularly hire candidates with no prior reception experience and train on the job. California community colleges offer short medical administrative assistant certificates that many Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and Sutter Health locations recognize. Adjacent roles like patient care coordinator, administrative clerk, or front desk associate at a hotel or retail service environment all build transferable skills that make candidates competitive for full receptionist positions.

Where can I find and apply to receptionist jobs in California?

You can find and apply to receptionist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across healthcare, legal, corporate, and hospitality employers. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employer through the listing.

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