Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $36,920 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.75
10th percentile $35,510
90th percentile $45,240
Employed locally 720
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,510
    25th
    $35,990
    50th (median)
    $36,920
    75th
    $41,880
    90th
    $45,240

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 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
    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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$47,520
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$50,910
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$57,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$73,910
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$51,960
    Customer Service Representatives$44,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in San Luis Obispo, CA is $17.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 7.7% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,510 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,990.