Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $26,280 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $12.64
10th percentile $18,160
90th percentile $28,970
Employed locally 360
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,160
    25th
    $22,350
    50th (median)
    $26,280
    75th
    $27,660
    90th
    $28,970

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary vs area income 50% Median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary is 50% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $32,900
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $31,650
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $29,560
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $29,230
    Odessa, TX $28,760
    Waco, TX $28,220

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$36,030
    Office Clerks, General$31,430
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$37,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$53,770
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$40,560
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$35,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in McAllen, TX is $12.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in McAllen, TX is 23.3% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $18,160 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,350.