Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Helena, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Helena, MT

Median annual salary $34,730 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.70
10th percentile $30,800
90th percentile $36,150
Employed locally 150
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,800
    25th
    $33,540
    50th (median)
    $34,730
    75th
    $35,410
    90th
    $36,150

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary vs area income 47% Median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary is 53% 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
    Bozeman, MT $36,680
    Billings, MT $35,630
    Missoula, MT $34,300
    Binghamton, NY $34,060
    Great Falls, MT $31,910
    Sumter, SC $23,310

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,760
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,350
    Customer Service Representatives$43,790
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,690
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$38,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Helena, MT is $16.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Helena, MT is 1.3% 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $30,800 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,540.