Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks pay in California
In California, the median pay for hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks is $18.92 an hour ($39,360 a year). About 27,810 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($35,070). California ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.27 | $35,910 |
| 25% of workers | $17.69 | $36,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.92 | $39,360 |
| 75% of workers | $21.74 | $45,220 |
| 90% of workers | $25.97 | $54,020 |
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $45,230 | 1,360 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $44,670 | 3,390 |
| Napa | $43,950 | 420 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $39,620 | 7,830 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $39,560 | 530 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $39,000 | 2,980 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $38,540 | 1,610 |
| Salinas | $38,320 | 850 |
| Vallejo | $38,220 | 220 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $38,200 | 260 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $37,860 | 700 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $37,460 | 730 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $37,330 | 50 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $37,250 | 310 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $37,080 | 380 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $37,030 | 2,450 |
| Modesto | $36,620 | 160 |
| Yuba City | $36,450 | 70 |
| El Centro | $36,230 | 100 |
| Visalia | $36,090 | 230 |
| Chico | $36,020 | 120 |
| Fresno | $35,950 | 480 |
| Merced | $35,950 | 90 |
| Redding | $35,790 | 170 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $35,630 | 410 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 35,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cashiers | $37,100 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $44,100 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $45,010 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $36,640 |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | $49,420 |
| Concierges | $43,560 |
| Lodging Managers | $76,950 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $40,040 |
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