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

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

Median annual salary $38,660 +12.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.59
10th percentile $35,960
90th percentile $53,290
Employed locally 850
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,960
    25th
    $36,530
    50th (median)
    $38,660
    75th
    $44,620
    90th
    $53,290

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary vs area income 41% Median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary is 59% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,550
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,870
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $71,860
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $50,430
    Customer Service Representatives $45,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Salinas, CA is $18.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Salinas, CA is 12.8% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,960 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,530.