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Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$39,360
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.4% vs 2024
$42,680
Mean Salary
$39,360
Median Salary
$18.92
Hourly Rate
27,810 people work as Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in California
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in California earn a median salary of $39,360 per year ($3,280/month).
This is 13.8% above the national average of $34,594.
California ranks #6 out of 51 states for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks pay.
Approximately 27,810 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 0.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
Accommodate hotel, motel, and resort patrons by registering and assigning rooms to guests, issuing room keys or cards, transmitting and receiving messages, keeping records of occupied rooms and guests' accounts, making and confirming reservations, and presenting statements to and collecting payments from departing guests.
Top Skills
Speaking
3.75
Social Perceptiveness
3.75
Service Orientation
3.62
Active Listening
3.38
Coordination
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.35
English Language
4.19
Public Safety and Security
3.67
Administrative
3.64
Computers and Electronics
3.35
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(75.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in California
Salaries for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in California range from $35,910 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $54,020 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,790 and $45,220.
Median $39,360
P10: $35,910P25: $36,790P75: $45,220P90: $54,020
10th
$35,910
25th
$36,790
Median
$39,360
75th
$45,220
90th
$54,020
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,910
$17.26
$2,992
25th Percentile
$36,790
$17.69
$3,065
Median (50th)
$39,360
$18.92
$3,280
75th Percentile
$45,220
$21.74
$3,768
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$54,020
$25.97
$4,501
Note: The mean (average) salary of $42,680 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#6
California ranks #6 of 51 states
$34,594
National avg. for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
How much do Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks make in California?
The median annual salary for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in California is $39,360 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $42,680.
What is the salary range for a Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in California?
Salaries for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in California range from $35,910 at the 10th percentile to $54,020 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,790 and $45,220.
What is the starting salary for a Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in California?
Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks positions in California typically start around $35,910 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,790 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 27,810 people are employed as Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in California is approximately $18.92 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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