Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $30,910 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.86
10th percentile $29,240
90th percentile $35,050
Employed locally 1,550
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,240
    25th
    $30,070
    50th (median)
    $30,910
    75th
    $33,690
    90th
    $35,050

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary vs area income 40% Median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary is 60% 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
    Washington $38,930
    Salinas, CA $38,660
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $38,410
    Maine $37,760
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $37,730
    Bellingham, WA $36,990

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$45,340
    Customer Service Representatives$42,130
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72,220
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Indianapolis, IN is $14.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Indianapolis, IN is 9.8% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,240 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,070.