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

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$30,630
per year
Hourly Rate
$14.73
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-13% vs US median
US median $35,070
State Rank
#35 of 51
6,320 employed here

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

Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks working in Ohio earn a median salary of $30,630 per year, or about $14.73 per hour. That is 13% below the national median of $35,070 for this occupation.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $27,340 while the top 10% make $36,390 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $29,290 and $34,280 a year.

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

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$27,340$13.14
25th percentile (early career)$29,290$14.08
50th percentile (median)$30,630$14.73
75th percentile (experienced)$34,280$16.48
90th percentile (top earners)$36,390$17.50

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 35th 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($30,630) 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 Ohio?
The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Ohio is $30,630 per year, or about $14.73 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $27,340 at the entry level to $36,390 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks about 13% less than the national median of $35,070. Ohio ranks 35th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $30,630 a year. About 6,320 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks are employed in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.