Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $27,730 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.33
10th percentile $23,080
90th percentile $35,640
Employed locally 160
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,080
    25th
    $25,780
    50th (median)
    $27,730
    75th
    $33,280
    90th
    $35,640

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary vs area income 47% Median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary is 53% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,520
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,390
    California $39,200
    Salinas, CA $38,660
    Vallejo, CA $38,220
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $38,000

    Related occupations in Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,580
    Customer Service Representatives$33,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$55,720
    Office Clerks, General$30,070
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$38,690
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$35,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Auburn, AL is $13.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Auburn, AL is 19.1% 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $23,080 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,780.