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

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

Median annual salary $27,950 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.44
10th percentile $22,700
90th percentile $33,800
Employed locally 100
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,700
    25th
    $27,230
    50th (median)
    $27,950
    75th
    $28,340
    90th
    $33,800

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary vs area income 48% Median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary is 52% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $34,060
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $29,610
    Knoxville, TN $28,640
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $28,430
    Morristown, TN $28,280
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $27,930

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$36,700
    Customer Service Representatives$37,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,380
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$37,050
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,090

    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, TN is $13.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.38 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, TN is 18.4% 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 $22,700 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,230.