Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $35,750 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.19
10th percentile $35,090
90th percentile $42,420
Employed locally 150
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,090
    25th
    $35,410
    50th (median)
    $35,750
    75th
    $37,340
    90th
    $42,420

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary vs area income 45% Median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary is 55% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,520
    Napa, CA $43,540
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $42,720
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,390
    California $39,200

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,520
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,090
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $53,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $71,010
    Customer Service Representatives $46,130
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Modesto, CA is $17.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Modesto, CA is 4.3% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,090 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,410.