Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in South Carolina: $31,500 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, South Carolina

$31,500 / year

≈ $2,650 per month · $15.14 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for South Carolina · median $31,000

25th percentile
$27,500Average
$31,50075th percentile
$37,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary by state

Alabama$29,500

Alaska$39,000

Arizona$37,500

Arkansas$31,000

California$44,000

Colorado$40,500

Connecticut$39,500

Delaware$36,000

District of Columbia$49,500

Florida$37,500

Georgia$31,000

Hawaii$60,000

Idaho$34,500

Illinois$38,000

Indiana$34,500

Iowa$32,500

Kansas$31,500

Kentucky$31,500

Louisiana$28,500

Maine$40,500

Maryland$37,500

Massachusetts$43,500

Michigan$35,500

Minnesota$37,500

Mississippi$27,500

Missouri$36,500

Montana$36,500

Nebraska$34,000

Nevada$40,500

New Hampshire$40,000

New Jersey$41,500

New Mexico$32,000

New York$47,000

North Carolina$32,000

North Dakota$35,500

Ohio$33,000

Oklahoma$29,000

Oregon$39,500

Pennsylvania$33,500

Rhode Island$40,000

South Carolina$31,500

South Dakota$33,000

Tennessee$32,500

Texas$31,500

Utah$37,500

Vermont$43,500

Virginia$34,500

Washington$44,000

West Virginia$27,500

Wisconsin$35,500

Wyoming$37,500

About this role

Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks is a professional role within the function in the Office and Administrative Support job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerkss do

Typical education: High School Diploma

Greet, register, and assign rooms to guests of hotels or motels.
Contact housekeeping or maintenance staff when guests report problems.
Issue room keys and escort instructions to bellhops.
Make and confirm reservations.
Verify customers' credit, and establish how the customer will pay for the accommodation.

Top skills: Speaking Social Perceptiveness Service Orientation Active Listening Coordination Time Management

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks pay by experience level

Entry level$28,000

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$31,000

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$36,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$39,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$47,000

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+3.7%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

43,600

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary by industry

Accommodation

247,700 workers

$36,500

Traveler Accommodation

242,020 workers

$36,500

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps

4,770 workers

$35,000

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries

2,520 workers

$38,000

Administrative and Support Services

1,360 workers

$40,000

Gambling Industries

1,200 workers

$38,000

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

1,090 workers

$42,000

Other Amusement and Recreation Industries

980 workers

$37,500

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps

910 workers

$34,500

Employment Services

900 workers

$35,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks pays 31% below the average across 55 roles in the Office and Administrative Support job family (family average $54,000).

Similar-paying roles in Office and Administrative Support

Library Assistants, Clerical$41,000

Couriers and Messengers$42,500

Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$43,000

Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$44,000

Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$44,500

Data Entry Keyer$45,000

Telephone Operator$46,500

File Clerk$47,000

Office Clerks, General$48,000

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,500

Careers related to Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks

Lodging Manager$81,500

Concierge$44,000

Receptionists and Information Clerks$41,000

Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$40,000

Counter and Rental Clerks$47,500

Baggage Porters and Bellhops$40,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks make?

The average base salary for a Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in the United States is $37,000 per year, or about $17.79 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $31,000 and $39,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Office and Administrative Support roles?

The Office and Administrative Support job family averages $54,000 across 55 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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