Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $27,900 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.41
10th percentile $22,040
90th percentile $29,950
Employed locally 520
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,040
    25th
    $24,710
    50th (median)
    $27,900
    75th
    $28,910
    90th
    $29,950

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary vs area income 46% Median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary is 54% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $29,610
    Williamsport, PA $28,280
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $27,410
    Hattiesburg, MS $25,940

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $34,410
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,760
    Customer Service Representatives $37,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,730
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,580
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $36,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Jackson, MS is $13.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Jackson, MS is 18.6% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $22,040 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,710.