Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $28,830 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.86
10th percentile $22,570
90th percentile $34,060
Employed locally 250
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,570
    25th
    $27,710
    50th (median)
    $28,830
    75th
    $30,550
    90th
    $34,060

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary vs area income 48% Median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary is 52% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,520
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,390
    California $39,200
    Salinas, CA $38,660
    Vallejo, CA $38,220
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $38,000

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,300
    Office Clerks, General $31,520
    Customer Service Representatives $36,600
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,940
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $47,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Tuscaloosa, AL is $13.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 15.9% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $22,570 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,710.