Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Rhode Island

$16,846 $54,668
10th pct Median: $31,784 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$16,846
25th Percentile$22,884
50th (Median)$31,784
75th Percentile$43,862
90th (Top Earners)$54,668
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Rhode Island median salary of $31,784 for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks has the purchasing power of approximately $26,311 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Rhode Island's higher cost of living (COL index: 120.8) 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 Rhode Island?
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Rhode Island earn a median annual salary of $31,784 per year ($15.28/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $30,270.
Is Rhode Island a good state for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks?
Rhode Island pays above the national average for hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in Rhode Island is higher average (COL index: 120.8).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Rhode Island?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 120.8 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $31,784 salary in Rhode Island has the purchasing power of approximately $26,311 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Rhode Island reduce real purchasing power.
How does Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $348,810
2 Radiologists $325,416
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $321,531
4 Neurologists $310,380
5 Surgeons, All Other $309,246
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $285,474
7 Psychiatrists $262,288
8 Physicians, Pathologists $256,116
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Rhode Island

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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