Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $36,990 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.78
10th percentile $34,980
90th percentile $44,610
Employed locally 180
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,980
    25th
    $35,820
    50th (median)
    $36,990
    75th
    $38,810
    90th
    $44,610

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary vs area income 46% Median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary is 54% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $58,790
    Hawaii $58,740
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $52,330
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $44,020
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $42,110
    Washington $38,930

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$48,160
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$54,330
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51,430
    Customer Service Representatives$45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72,600
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$40,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Bellingham, WA is $17.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Bellingham, WA is 7.9% above 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,980 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,820.