Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $29,530 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.20
10th percentile $23,660
90th percentile $35,260
Employed locally 1,740
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,660
    25th
    $24,570
    50th (median)
    $29,530
    75th
    $30,920
    90th
    $35,260

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,520
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $39,310
    Portland-South Portland, ME $39,200
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $38,170
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $37,880

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $32,580
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,860
    Customer Service Representatives $37,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,880
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,740
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in New Orleans, LA is $14.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in New Orleans, LA is 13.8% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $23,660 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,570.