Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $37,390 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.98
10th percentile $36,310
90th percentile $45,320
Employed locally 250
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,310
    25th
    $36,400
    50th (median)
    $37,390
    75th
    $42,560
    90th
    $45,320

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary vs area income 34% Median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary is 66% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,430
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $55,480
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $60,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,620
    Customer Service Representatives $47,240
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Santa Cruz, CA is $17.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 9.1% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $36,310 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,400.