Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $30,430 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.63
10th percentile $28,950
90th percentile $36,750
Employed locally 250
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,950
    25th
    $29,640
    50th (median)
    $30,430
    75th
    $34,760
    90th
    $36,750

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 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
    District of Columbia $44,640
    California $39,200
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $37,780
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $37,610
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $37,180
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,930

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,770
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,710
    Customer Service Representatives $37,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,750
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $53,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Iowa City, IA is $14.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Iowa City, IA is 11.2% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $28,950 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,640.