Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks pay in Tennessee
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Tennessee earn an average of $31,640 a year. That is $3,910 (11%) less than the U.S. average of $35,550. The best-paying metro area is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $34,010.
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Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $35,550 | $17.09 |
| Tennessee | $31,640 | $15.21 |
| Missouri | $35,400 | $17.02 |
| Virginia | $33,510 | $16.11 |
| North Carolina | $31,050 | $14.93 |
| Kentucky | $30,470 | $14.65 |
| Arkansas | $29,790 | $14.32 |
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Questions and answers
How much do hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks make in Tennessee?
The average is $31,640 a year, and the median is $30,160. That is $3,910 (11%) less than the U.S. average of $35,550.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$15.21 an hour on average; the median is $14.50.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($34,010), followed by Knoxville, TN ($31,440). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Johnson City, TN ($28,610).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #37 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.