California Median
$39,360
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.92
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+12% vs US median
US median $35,070
State Rank
#6 of 51
27,810 employed here
How much do Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks make in California?
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks working in California earn a median salary of $39,360 per year, or about $18.92 per hour. That is 12% above the national median of $35,070 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $35,910 while the top 10% make $54,020 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $36,790 and $45,220 a year.
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,910 | $17.26 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $36,790 | $17.69 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $39,360 | $18.92 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $45,220 | $21.74 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $54,020 | $25.97 |
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How California compares
California ranks 6th out of 51 states and territories for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in other states
Hawaii $59,110District of Columbia $47,060Vermont $44,940Washington $40,460Massachusetts $39,400Nevada $38,900New York $38,590New Jersey $38,110Rhode Island $37,840Alaska $37,500Maine $37,380New Hampshire $37,300Oregon $37,020Connecticut $37,000Colorado $36,750Minnesota $36,320Utah $36,250Arizona $35,880Maryland $35,860Delaware $35,730Illinois $35,410Wisconsin $35,360Montana $35,330Wyoming $35,050Florida $35,030Missouri $34,560North Dakota $34,530Idaho $33,870Michigan $33,870Indiana $33,280Virginia $33,270Nebraska $31,490Pennsylvania $31,330Ohio $30,630Iowa $30,590South Dakota $30,550Tennessee $30,160South Carolina $30,020Kentucky $29,970North Carolina $29,900Kansas $29,750Texas $29,630New Mexico $29,300Georgia $29,130Arkansas $28,300Alabama $28,050Oklahoma $27,630Louisiana $27,420Mississippi $27,300West Virginia $26,830
Working as Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in California
Nationally, about 261,000 people work as Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($39,360) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks make in California?
The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in California is $39,360 per year, or about $18.92 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,910 at the entry level to $54,020 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks about 12% more than the national median of $35,070. California ranks 6th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $39,360 a year. About 27,810 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.