SOC 43-4081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks — Longview
Longview-Kelso, WA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Longview, WA is $37,430 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 Longview, WA is $37,430 per year, close to the national median of $35,070 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $36,210 and $38,740. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,350 and the ninetieth at $46,320.
Employment stands at 70, or 1.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Seattle records the highest median at $44,520. Of the 198 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 186th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,350 | +0.8% |
| 25th | $36,210 | +3.3% |
| Median (50th) | $37,430 | +6.7% |
| 75th | $38,740 | +10.5% |
| 90th | $46,320 | +32.1% |
| Mean | $38,880 | +10.9% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $44,520 | 2,470 | |
| 2 | Bellingham | $39,140 | 220 | |
| 3 | Bremerton | $39,070 | 120 | |
| 4 | Mount Vernon | $38,650 | 130 | |
| 5 | Olympia | $38,470 | 150 | |
| 6 | Kennewick | $38,110 | 240 | |
| 7 | Spokane | $38,020 | 460 | |
| 8 | Wenatchee | $37,870 | 270 | |
| 9 | Yakima | $36,960 | 150 | |
| 10 | Walla Walla | $35,670 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Longview run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $37,430 buys what $34,981 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,981US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,430 a year, 6.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,350 to $46,320 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Seattle, at $44,520.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Longview, WA?
The median annual wage is $37,430, or $17.99 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 Longview, WA is 6.7% 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 Longview, WA earns more than $46,320 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,350 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 Seattle, at $44,520 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Longview, WA. 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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