Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $30,130 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.48
10th percentile $28,640
90th percentile $36,540
Employed locally 190
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,640
    25th
    $29,350
    50th (median)
    $30,130
    75th
    $34,130
    90th
    $36,540

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary vs area income 39% Median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary is 61% 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
    District of Columbia $44,640
    California $39,200
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $37,780
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $37,610
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $37,180
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,930

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$44,650
    Office Clerks, General$42,980
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,200
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,260
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Cedar Rapids, IA is $14.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 12.1% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $28,640 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,350.