Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $23,580 -31.2% vs national
Median hourly $11.34
10th percentile $22,250
90th percentile $29,740
Employed locally 140
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,250
    25th
    $22,610
    50th (median)
    $23,580
    75th
    $27,890
    90th
    $29,740

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary vs area income 37% Median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary is 63% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $39,310
    Portland-South Portland, ME $39,200
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $38,170
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $37,880

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $35,360
    Office Clerks, General $28,200
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $54,080
    Customer Service Representatives $34,890
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $30,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Houma, LA is $11.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Houma, LA is 31.2% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $22,250 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,610.