Median Salary
$35,070
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$16.86
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$45,470
entry level starts ~$27,120
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 261,000 employed
How much do Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks make?
The median pay for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in the United States is $35,070 per year — about $16.86 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $27,120, while the most experienced professionals in the top 10% earn $45,470.
That is $26,320 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary range by percentile
Half of all Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks earn between $29,810 and $38,100 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $27,120 | $13.04 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $29,810 | $14.33 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $35,070 | $16.86 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $38,100 | $18.32 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $45,470 | $21.86 |
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Highest-paying states for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Hawaii leads the country for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks pay at $59,110 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($47,060) and Vermont ($44,940). At the other end, West Virginia posts the lowest median at $26,830 — a gap of $32,280 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
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 $28,050Oklahoma $27,630Louisiana $27,420Mississippi $27,300West Virginia $26,830
Workforce and education
About 261,000 people work as Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in the United States. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks make in the United States?
The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in the United States is $35,070 per year, or about $16.86 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $27,120, while the top 10% of earners make $45,470 or more.
How does Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks median of $35,070 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks the most?
Hawaii is the highest-paying state for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks, with a median salary of $59,110 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks need?
For most positions, a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks work in the United States?
About 261,000 people were employed as Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.