Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $29,600 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.23
10th percentile $23,310
90th percentile $36,200
Employed locally 1,330
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,310
    25th
    $27,470
    50th (median)
    $29,600
    75th
    $35,240
    90th
    $36,200

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary vs area income 40% Median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary is 60% 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
    Napa, CA $43,540
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $37,730
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $36,920
    Grants Pass, OR $36,020
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $35,600
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $35,000

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,830
    Customer Service Representatives$41,300
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,140
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,100
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$34,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Pittsburgh, PA is $14.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 13.6% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $23,310 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,470.