Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $44,520 +29.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.40
10th percentile $39,550
90th percentile $54,600
Employed locally 1,300
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,550
    25th
    $43,120
    50th (median)
    $44,520
    75th
    $45,850
    90th
    $54,600

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary vs area income 28% Median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary is 72% 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
    Napa, CA $43,540
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $42,720
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,390
    California $39,200
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $38,830

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$56,330
    Customer Service Representatives$60,830
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$61,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$92,590
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$64,340
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$104,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in San Jose, CA is $21.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in San Jose, CA is 29.9% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $39,550 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,120.