Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $29,920 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.39
10th percentile $28,360
90th percentile $35,570
Employed locally 340
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,360
    25th
    $29,280
    50th (median)
    $29,920
    75th
    $33,810
    90th
    $35,570

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary vs area income 47% Median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary is 53% 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
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $35,470
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $35,340
    Flagstaff, AZ $35,300
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $35,040
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $35,000
    Punta Gorda, FL $33,980

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $36,530
    Office Clerks, General $40,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,820
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,000
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,860
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $37,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Lakeland, FL is $14.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Lakeland, FL is 12.7% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $28,360 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,280.