Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $33,700 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.20
10th percentile $29,070
90th percentile $37,040
Employed locally 410
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,070
    25th
    $30,130
    50th (median)
    $33,700
    75th
    $35,080
    90th
    $37,040

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary vs area income 45% Median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary is 55% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $52,330
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $41,080
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $39,090
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $38,950
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $38,340
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $37,180

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,600
    Customer Service Representatives$40,430
    Office Clerks, General$36,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$65,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52,000
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$74,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Santa Fe, NM is $16.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Santa Fe, NM is 1.7% below 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 Fe?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,070 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,130.