Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $29,830 -13% vs national
Median hourly $14.34
10th percentile $27,810
90th percentile $34,030
Employed locally 90
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,810
    25th
    $28,440
    50th (median)
    $29,830
    75th
    $33,500
    90th
    $34,030

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,630
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $39,090
    Vermont $38,820
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $38,340
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,680
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,860

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,050
    Office Clerks, General$38,530
    Customer Service Representatives$40,080
    Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$39,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$58,840
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$41,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Jefferson City, MO is $14.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Jefferson City, MO is 13% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $27,810 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,440.