Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $36,420 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.51
10th percentile $33,000
90th percentile $42,490
Employed locally 180
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,000
    25th
    $35,040
    50th (median)
    $36,420
    75th
    $38,980
    90th
    $42,490

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary vs area income 48% Median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary is 52% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $42,110
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $41,080
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $39,310
    California $39,200
    Portland-South Portland, ME $39,200
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $39,090

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$46,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52,090
    Customer Service Representatives$46,400
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,500
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Salem, OR is $17.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Salem, OR is 6.3% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $33,000 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,040.