Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $27,070 -21% vs national
Median hourly $13.01
10th percentile $22,310
90th percentile $34,770
Employed locally 110
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,310
    25th
    $23,150
    50th (median)
    $27,070
    75th
    $28,860
    90th
    $34,770

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary vs area income 43% Median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary is 57% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $61,010
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $58,790
    Hawaii $58,740
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $52,330
    District of Columbia $44,640
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,630

    Nearby metros — Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $39,310
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $35,000
    Sheboygan, WI $34,350
    Michigan $33,290
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $32,280
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $31,040

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,050
    Customer Service Representatives $35,060
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $33,750
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Athens, GA is $13.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.34 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salaries?

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Athens, GA is 21% below the national median of $34,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Athens?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $22,310 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,150.