SOC 43-4081 · May 2025 · United States
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks across the United States is $35,070 per year, measured over 261,420 jobs. The highest state median is in Hawaii, at $59,110.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
Pay for this occupation varies by 120.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Hawaii pays $59,110 and West Virginia pays $26,830.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $59,110 | 2,810 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $47,060 | 1,170 | |
| 3 | Vermont | $44,940 | 580 | |
| 4 | Washington | $40,460 | 5,630 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $39,400 | 4,530 | |
| 6 | California | $39,360 | 27,810 | |
| 7 | Nevada | $38,900 | 5,040 | |
| 8 | New York | $38,590 | 10,130 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | $38,110 | 5,000 | |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $37,840 | 530 |
States with the most Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 27,810 | $39,360 | |
| 2 | Texas | 23,690 | $29,630 | |
| 3 | Florida | 23,580 | $35,030 | |
| 4 | New York | 10,130 | $38,590 | |
| 5 | Georgia | 9,490 | $29,130 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 7,880 | $31,330 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 7,530 | $29,900 | |
| 8 | Tennessee | 6,930 | $30,160 | |
| 9 | Virginia | 6,560 | $33,270 | |
| 10 | Illinois | 6,390 | $35,410 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kahului | $60,360 | 730 |
| 2 | Urban Honolulu | $59,940 | 1,360 |
| 3 | Burlington | $46,500 | 140 |
| 4 | San Jose | $45,230 | 1,360 |
| 5 | San Francisco | $44,670 | 3,390 |
| 6 | Seattle | $44,520 | 2,470 |
| 7 | Napa | $43,950 | 420 |
| 8 | New York | $43,490 | 8,470 |
| 9 | Las Vegas | $40,760 | 3,990 |
| 10 | Boston | $39,990 | 2,980 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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