Oklahoma Median
$27,630
per year
Hourly Rate
$13.28
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-21% vs US median
US median $35,070
State Rank
#48 of 51
3,090 employed here
How much do Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks make in Oklahoma?
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Oklahoma take home a median of $27,630 annually — roughly $13.28 an hour — which runs 21% below the national median of $35,070.
Within Oklahoma, entry-level pay starts around $21,760 while the top 10% make $35,680 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $23,620 and $29,210 a year.
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary range in Oklahoma
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $21,760 | $10.46 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $23,620 | $11.36 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $27,630 | $13.28 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $29,210 | $14.04 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $35,680 | $17.15 |
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How Oklahoma compares
Oklahoma ranks 48th 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 $38,590New 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 $28,050Louisiana $27,420Mississippi $27,300West Virginia $26,830
Working as Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Oklahoma
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 Oklahoma pay ($27,630) 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 Oklahoma?
The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Oklahoma is $27,630 per year, or about $13.28 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $21,760 at the entry level to $35,680 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oklahoma pay compare to the national average?
Oklahoma pays Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks about 21% less than the national median of $35,070. Oklahoma ranks 48th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oklahoma a good state for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $27,630 a year. About 3,090 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks are employed in Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma?
The highest-paying occupations in Oklahoma include Surgeon, All Other ($553,790), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($530,070), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($370,260), 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.