Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,050 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.45
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $36,040
Employed locally 240
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $30,050
    75th
    $34,850
    90th
    $36,040

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$39,800
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,430
    Customer Service Representatives$40,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,400
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Northwest Illinois is $14.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Northwest Illinois is 12.3% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.