Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Pennsylvania

$16,204 $52,586
10th pct Median: $30,573 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$16,204
25th Percentile$22,013
50th (Median)$30,573
75th Percentile$42,191
90th (Top Earners)$52,586
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Pennsylvania median salary of $30,573 for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks has the purchasing power of approximately $30,062 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Pennsylvania's higher cost of living (COL index: 101.7) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks make in Pennsylvania?
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Pennsylvania earn a median annual salary of $30,573 per year ($14.70/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $30,270.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks?
Pennsylvania pays above the national average for hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in Pennsylvania is near the national average (COL index: 101.7).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Pennsylvania?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 101.7 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $30,573 salary in Pennsylvania has the purchasing power of approximately $30,062 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Pennsylvania reduce real purchasing power.
How does Pennsylvania compare to neighboring states for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Pennsylvania

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $335,522
2 Radiologists $313,019
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $309,282
4 Neurologists $298,556
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $274,599
6 Psychiatrists $252,296
7 Physicians, Pathologists $246,359
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $245,773
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Pennsylvania

Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the administrative sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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