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Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks

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Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks

National Avg Annual Salary

$34,740

National Avg Hourly Wage

$16.70

National Total Employment

261,430

Top Metro Avg Salary

$59,140

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Highest Paying State

Hawaii leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $57,080.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 27,500 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Kahului-Wailuku, HI shows an average annual salary of $59,140.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 8,310 jobs.

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Top States for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Hawaii HI $57,080 2,870 Open
New York NY $46,910 10,150 Open
District of Columbia DC $45,660 1,330 Open
California CA $42,280 27,500 Open
Massachusetts MA $42,010 4,050 Open
Washington WA $40,650 5,750 Open
Vermont VT $39,550 620 Open
Maine ME $39,010 1,690 Open
Colorado CO $38,440 5,200 Open
New Jersey NJ $38,320 4,620 Open

Top Metro Areas for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks

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