Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $36,470 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.54
10th percentile $34,540
90th percentile $42,690
Employed locally 90
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,540
    25th
    $35,600
    50th (median)
    $36,470
    75th
    $37,440
    90th
    $42,690

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary vs area income 65% Median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary is 35% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,520
    Napa, CA $43,540
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $42,720
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,390
    California $39,200

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,370
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,720
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,310
    Customer Service Representatives $43,880
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $45,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in El Centro, CA is $17.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in El Centro, CA is 6.4% above 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,540 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,600.