Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks is $18.55 an hour ($38,590 a year). About 10,130 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($35,070). New York ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.60 | $34,530 |
| 25% of workers | $17.22 | $35,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.55 | $38,590 |
| 75% of workers | $23.23 | $48,320 |
| 90% of workers | $30.05 | $62,510 |
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $43,490 | 8,470 |
| Kingston | $38,130 | 230 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $37,240 | 340 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $36,650 | 520 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $36,130 | 700 |
| Ithaca | $35,990 | 100 |
| Syracuse | $35,870 | 340 |
| Utica-Rome | $35,680 | 170 |
| Rochester | $35,640 | 380 |
| Glens Falls | $35,410 | 210 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $35,010 | 100 |
| Binghamton | $34,880 | 120 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cashiers | $35,500 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $43,080 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $36,490 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $46,270 |
| Concierges | $57,570 |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | $42,990 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $48,610 |
| Passenger Attendants | $41,590 |
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