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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $29,740 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.30
10th percentile $22,850
90th percentile $34,150
Employed locally 440
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,850
    25th
    $28,700
    50th (median)
    $29,740
    75th
    $31,020
    90th
    $34,150

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary vs area income 43% Median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary is 57% 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
    Cleveland, OH $30,080
    Springfield, OH $29,760
    Ohio $29,760

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,320
    Customer Service Representatives$44,890
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,650
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$41,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Dayton, OH is $14.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Dayton, OH is 13.2% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $22,850 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,700.