Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Michigan (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Michigan, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Michigan Median
$33,870
per year
Hourly Rate
$16.28
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $35,070
State Rank
#30 of 51
6,300 employed here

How much do Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks make in Michigan?

Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks working in Michigan earn a median salary of $33,870 per year, or about $16.28 per hour. That is 3% below the national median of $35,070 for this occupation.

Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $28,570 while the top 10% make $43,450 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $29,850 and $35,950 a year.

Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary range in Michigan

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$28,570$13.74
25th percentile (early career)$29,850$14.35
50th percentile (median)$33,870$16.28
75th percentile (experienced)$35,950$17.28
90th percentile (top earners)$43,450$20.89

How Michigan compares

Michigan ranks 30th out of 51 states and territories for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Hawaii$59,110
2District of Columbia$47,060
3Vermont$44,940
4Washington$40,460
5Massachusetts$39,400

Working as Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Michigan

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 Michigan pay ($33,870) 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 Michigan?
The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Michigan is $33,870 per year, or about $16.28 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $28,570 at the entry level to $43,450 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks about 3% less than the national median of $35,070. Michigan ranks 30th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $33,870 a year. About 6,300 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks are employed in Michigan. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), 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.