SOC 43-4081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks — Arizona
Arizona · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Arizona is $35,880 per year, close to the national median of $35,070 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Arizona is $35,880 per year, close to the national median of $35,070 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $33,300 and $37,370. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $30,610 and the ninetieth at $43,780.
The area has 5,540 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.7 of every thousand jobs. Arizona ranks number 19th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Phoenix records the highest median at $36,860. Of the 712 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 681st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,610 | −12.7% |
| 25th | $33,300 | −5.0% |
| Median (50th) | $35,880 | +2.3% |
| 75th | $37,370 | +6.6% |
| 90th | $43,780 | +24.8% |
| Mean | $36,220 | +3.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $36,860 | 2,960 | |
| 2 | Flagstaff | $36,060 | 700 | |
| 3 | Prescott Valley | $34,510 | 280 | |
| 4 | Tucson | $34,470 | 770 | |
| 5 | Lake Havasu City | $33,380 | 150 | |
| 6 | Yuma | $31,750 | 120 | |
| 7 | Sierra Vista | $30,580 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $35,880 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$35,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,631US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,880 a year, 2.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,610 to $43,780 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 5,540 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 19th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $36,860.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Arizona?
The median annual wage is $35,880, or $17.25 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,070, so pay in Arizona is 2.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arizona earns more than $43,780 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,610 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Phoenix, at $36,860 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 5,540 jobs in this occupation in Arizona. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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