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Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in New York
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks make in New York?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$38,590
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.7% vs 2024
$45,280
Mean Salary
$38,590
Median Salary
$18.55
Hourly Rate
10,130 people work as Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in New York
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary by percentile in New York
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in New York earn a median salary of $38,590 per year ($3,215/month).
This is 11.6% above the national average of $34,594.
New York ranks #8 out of 51 states for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks pay.
Approximately 10,130 people work in this occupation across New York.
Salaries decreased by 0.7% 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 New York
Salaries for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in New York range from $34,530 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $62,510 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $35,820 and $48,320.
Median $38,590
P10: $34,530P25: $35,820P75: $48,320P90: $62,510
10th
$34,530
25th
$35,820
Median
$38,590
75th
$48,320
90th
$62,510
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,530
$16.60
$2,877
25th Percentile
$35,820
$17.22
$2,985
Median (50th)
$38,590
$18.55
$3,215
75th Percentile
$48,320
$23.23
$4,026
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$62,510
$30.05
$5,209
Note: The mean (average) salary of $45,280 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#8
New York ranks #8 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 New York?
The median annual salary for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in New York is $38,590 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $45,280.
What is the salary range for a Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in New York?
Salaries for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in New York range from $34,530 at the 10th percentile to $62,510 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $35,820 and $48,320.
What is the starting salary for a Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in New York?
Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks positions in New York typically start around $34,530 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $35,820 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in New York?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 10,130 people are employed as Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in New York.
What is the hourly rate for a Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in New York?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in New York is approximately $18.55 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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