New Jersey Median
$38,110
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.32
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+9% vs US median
US median $35,070
State Rank
#9 of 51
5,000 employed here
How much do Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks make in New Jersey?
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in New Jersey take home a median of $38,110 annually — roughly $18.32 an hour — which runs 9% above the national median of $35,070.
Within New Jersey, entry-level pay starts around $33,860 while the top 10% make $47,690 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,920 and $44,340 a year.
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary range in New Jersey
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $33,860 | $16.28 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $35,920 | $17.27 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $38,110 | $18.32 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $44,340 | $21.32 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $47,690 | $22.93 |
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How New Jersey compares
New Jersey ranks 9th 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 $39,400California $39,360Nevada $38,900New York $38,590Rhode 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 New Jersey
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 New Jersey pay ($38,110) 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 New Jersey?
The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in New Jersey is $38,110 per year, or about $18.32 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $33,860 at the entry level to $47,690 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Jersey pay compare to the national average?
New Jersey pays Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks about 9% more than the national median of $35,070. New Jersey ranks 9th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Jersey a good state for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks?
Yes on pay — New Jersey pays above the national median for this occupation, at $38,110 a year. About 5,000 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks are employed in New Jersey. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Jersey?
The highest-paying occupations in New Jersey include Radiologist ($482,700), Surgeon, All Other ($437,890), Physician, Pathologists ($355,970), 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.