Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $30,020 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.43
10th percentile $22,860
90th percentile $38,860
Employed locally 1,200
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,860
    25th
    $27,520
    50th (median)
    $30,020
    75th
    $36,490
    90th
    $38,860

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary vs area income 36% Median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary is 64% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,630
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $35,720
    Wisconsin $33,850
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $33,770
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $33,350
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $33,170

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $40,690
    Office Clerks, General $39,900
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,680
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,800
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Charleston, SC is $14.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Charleston, SC is 12.4% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $22,860 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,520.