Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $31,440 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.11
10th percentile $29,090
90th percentile $39,850
Employed locally 90
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,090
    25th
    $29,690
    50th (median)
    $31,440
    75th
    $35,580
    90th
    $39,850

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary vs area income 41% Median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary is 59% 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 Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$45,480
    Office Clerks, General$42,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,970
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$38,320
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Dubuque, IA is $15.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Dubuque, IA is 8.3% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,090 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,690.