Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $35,240 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.94
10th percentile $30,020
90th percentile $41,640
Employed locally 940
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,020
    25th
    $30,720
    50th (median)
    $35,240
    75th
    $35,840
    90th
    $41,640

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $37,730
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $37,400
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $36,790
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $35,600
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $35,190
    Madison, WI $35,150

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $47,180
    Office Clerks, General $42,870
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,840
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,650
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $68,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Milwaukee, WI is $16.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Milwaukee, WI is 2.8% above 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $30,020 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,720.