Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in North Carolina
In North Carolina, hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks earn $30,050 at the median, or about $14.45 an hour. The range runs from $23K at the entry level to $37K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across North Carolina. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $30K get you in North Carolina?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, North Carolina
Entry-level hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks (10th percentile) start around $23K. Mid-career wages sit at $30K. Top earners bring in $37K or more, a $14K spread from bottom to top.
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary by metro in North Carolina
14 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $34K | +14% | 490 |
| Asheville | $33K | +10% | 790 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $31K | +4% | 990 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $31K | +3% | 1,990 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $30K | +1% | 150 |
| Wilmington | $30K | +0% | 430 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $30K | -1% | 110 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $30K | -1% | 590 |
| Winston-Salem | $30K | -2% | 330 |
| Goldsboro | $29K | -3% | 50 |
| Greenville | $28K | -6% | 100 |
| Burlington | $28K | -6% | 70 |
| Fayetteville | $28K | -6% | 240 |
| Jacksonville | $27K | -9% | 150 |
Showing 1–10 of 14 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks make in North Carolina?
The median is $30,050 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $23,090, and experienced hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks can clear $36,590. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $30K enough to live in North Carolina?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,069/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,284/month, which eats 62.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks salary go in North Carolina?
North Carolina has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks salary is worth about $32,430 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.