Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $30,080 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.46
10th percentile $27,600
90th percentile $36,540
Employed locally 970
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,600
    25th
    $29,360
    50th (median)
    $30,080
    75th
    $33,700
    90th
    $36,540

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary vs area income 44% Median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary is 56% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $30,460
    Columbus, OH $30,210
    Toledo, OH $30,120
    Springfield, OH $29,760
    Ohio $29,760
    Sandusky, OH $29,750

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$44,140
    Customer Service Representatives$43,960
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,960
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,550
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Cleveland, OH is $14.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Cleveland, OH is 12.2% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $27,600 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,360.