Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Michigan
Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks in Michigan earned a median of $33,870 a year ($16.28 an hour) and a mean of $34,170 in May 2025. The median is 3.4% below the U.S. median of $35,070, ranking 30th of 53 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $33,870
- Median hourly
- $16.28
- Mean annual
- $34,170
- Jobs on record
- 6,300
Grey needle: U.S. median, $35,070 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Michigan compare on pay for hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks?
Michigan ranks 30th of 53 states and territories. Hawaii is highest at $59,110, $25,240 more than the Michigan median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 28 | $34,530 | -2% | 1,390 |
| Virgin Islands | 29 | $34,020 | -3% | 240 |
| Idaho | 30 | $33,870 | -3% | 2,130 |
| Michigan | 30 | $33,870 | -3% | 6,300 |
| Indiana | 32 | $33,280 | -5% | 4,640 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 53 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Michigan pay go further after prices?
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the U.S. average, so the $33,870 median buys about what $35,202 buys at average U.S. prices, above the $35,070 U.S. median. On this measure Michigan ranks 28th of 51, up from 29th before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Michigan pay hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks the most?
Ann Arbor, MI is highest at $35,460, 4.7% above the Michigan median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | $35,460 | 220 |
| Traverse City, MI | $34,950 | 220 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $34,340 | 2,190 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $34,190 | 750 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $33,900 | 210 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $33,290 | 530 |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $33,220 | 500 |
| Niles, MI | $32,350 | 170 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $32,240 | 170 |
| Flint, MI | $31,840 | 100 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $31,600 | 170 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $30,710 | 90 |
| Monroe, MI | $30,540 | 60 |
| Saginaw, MI | $30,260 | 160 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $30,120 | 260 |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $30,060 | 190 |
| Bay City, MI | $29,830 | 50 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Michigan is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks work in Michigan?
BLS counts 6,300 jobs in Michigan, 2.4% of the 261,420 in the U.S. That is the 12th largest count among the 53 states and territories with a published figure. That is 1.4 of every 1,000 jobs in Michigan, a location quotient of 0.85: the occupation's share of local jobs is 0.85 times its national share, so it is less concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
How does the Michigan minimum wage compare with pay for hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks?
The 10th-percentile hourly pay for hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks in Michigan was $13.73 in May 2025, the same as the minimum wage that applies there now. The pay figure dates from May 2025 and the minimum wage is the current rate, so the two are not from the same date.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws, updated 2026-11-05; BLS OEWS state file, May 2025, 10th-percentile hourly wage.
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