Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks is $14.71 an hour ($30,590 a year). About 2,790 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($35,070). Iowa ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.98 | $22,840 |
| 25% of workers | $13.90 | $28,910 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.71 | $30,590 |
| 75% of workers | $16.85 | $35,050 |
| 90% of workers | $17.88 | $37,190 |
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | $34,520 | 100 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $34,180 | 690 |
| Iowa City | $33,290 | 200 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $31,440 | 270 |
| Sioux City | $31,280 | 140 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $30,190 | 140 |
| Cedar Rapids | $29,860 | 190 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cashiers | $28,970 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $37,330 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,210 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $38,960 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $46,090 |
| Court, Municipal, and License Clerks | $48,280 |
| Loan Interviewers and Clerks | $50,080 |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan | $39,520 |
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