Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $33,350 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.03
10th percentile $22,890
90th percentile $40,090
Employed locally 500
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,890
    25th
    $27,480
    50th (median)
    $33,350
    75th
    $36,670
    90th
    $40,090

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,630
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $35,720
    Wisconsin $33,850
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $33,770
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $33,170
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $33,020

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,240
    Customer Service Representatives $36,070
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,250
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,230
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Hilton Head Island, SC is $16.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.63 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salaries?

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 2.7% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $22,890 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,480.