Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $30,650 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.74
10th percentile $28,540
90th percentile $36,860
Employed locally 790
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,540
    25th
    $30,280
    50th (median)
    $30,650
    75th
    $34,650
    90th
    $36,860

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 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
    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 Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$48,240
    Office Clerks, General$44,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,440
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Des Moines, IA is $14.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Des Moines, IA is 10.6% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $28,540 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,280.