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Desk Attendant salary
Average desk attendant salary
$11.9
How much does a desk attendant make?
The average desk attendant salary in the United States is $24,747. Desk attendant salaries typically range between $18,000 and $33,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for desk attendants is $11.9 per hour.
Desk attendant salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Desk attendants earn the highest average salary in Maine.
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Where can a Desk Attendant earn more?
Average desk attendant salary by state
The highest-paying states for desk attendants are Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The lowest average desk attendant salary states are Nevada, Georgia, and Nebraska.
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Highest paying states for desk attendants
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $33,852 | $16.27 |
| 2 | Utah | $30,043 | $14.44 |
| 3 | Maine | $34,452 | $16.56 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $28,616 | $13.76 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $33,932 | $16.31 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $32,494 | $15.62 |
| 7 | Wyoming | $24,577 | $11.82 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $32,219 | $15.49 |
| 9 | Oregon | $27,241 | $13.10 |
| 10 | California | $29,100 | $13.99 |
| 11 | Idaho | $29,095 | $13.99 |
| 12 | Colorado | $25,425 | $12.22 |
| 13 | Washington | $29,241 | $14.06 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $27,455 | $13.20 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $28,661 | $13.78 |
| 16 | New York | $28,373 | $13.64 |
| 17 | Tennessee | $23,331 | $11.22 |
| 18 | Michigan | $23,197 | $11.15 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $23,708 | $11.40 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $23,689 | $11.39 |
| 21 | Kansas | $23,605 | $11.35 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $24,618 | $11.84 |
| 23 | Arkansas | $24,470 | $11.76 |
| 24 | Montana | $22,197 | $10.67 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $23,582 | $11.34 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $23,206 | $11.16 |
| 27 | Delaware | $25,855 | $12.43 |
| 28 | Missouri | $23,188 | $11.15 |
| 29 | Alaska | $22,880 | $11.00 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $25,732 | $12.37 |
| 31 | Iowa | $22,803 | $10.96 |
| 32 | New Jersey | $23,317 | $11.21 |
| 33 | Florida | $21,391 | $10.28 |
| 34 | Hawaii | $21,894 | $10.53 |
| 35 | Arizona | $20,938 | $10.07 |
| 36 | Maryland | $21,831 | $10.50 |
| 37 | Virginia | $21,782 | $10.47 |
| 38 | Indiana | $22,133 | $10.64 |
| 39 | Nevada | $20,920 | $10.06 |
| 40 | Wisconsin | $21,851 | $10.51 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $20,941 | $10.07 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $21,928 | $10.54 |
| 43 | Minnesota | $21,834 | $10.50 |
| 44 | Illinois | $22,365 | $10.75 |
| 45 | Georgia | $20,502 | $9.86 |
| 46 | Ohio | $19,595 | $9.42 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $21,271 | $10.23 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $21,302 | $10.24 |
| 49 | Texas | $18,536 | $8.91 |
| 50 | Alabama | $18,981 | $9.13 |
| 51 | Nebraska | $20,124 | $9.68 |
Highest paying cities for desk attendants
The highest-paying cities for desk attendants are Alameda, CA, Webster, NY, and Cambridge, MA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alameda, CA | $29,976 | $14.41 |
| 2 | Webster, NY | $29,799 | $14.33 |
| 3 | Cambridge, MA | $28,766 | $13.83 |
| 4 | Greenville, NC | $24,738 | $11.89 |
| 5 | Greenville, SC | $23,775 | $11.43 |
| 6 | Overland Park, KS | $23,636 | $11.36 |
| 7 | Columbia, MO | $23,202 | $11.15 |
| 8 | Lansing, MI | $23,079 | $11.10 |
| 9 | Algonquin, IL | $22,453 | $10.79 |
| 10 | Lafayette, IN | $22,124 | $10.64 |
| 11 | Leesburg, VA | $22,098 | $10.62 |
| 12 | Columbia, MD | $21,864 | $10.51 |
| 13 | Milwaukee, WI | $21,740 | $10.45 |
| 14 | Altamonte Springs, FL | $21,426 | $10.30 |
| 15 | Rochester, MN | $21,324 | $10.25 |
| 16 | Tucson, AZ | $20,748 | $9.97 |
| 17 | Columbus, GA | $20,482 | $9.85 |
| 18 | Columbus, OH | $19,348 | $9.30 |
| 19 | Auburn, AL | $18,995 | $9.13 |
| 20 | Arlington, TX | $18,551 | $8.92 |
Desk Attendant salary details
A desk attendant's salary ranges from $18,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $33,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a desk attendant's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 75th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
| Average | $24,747 | $2,062 | $12 |
| 25th Percentile | $21,000 | $1,750 | $10 |
| 10th Percentile | $18,000 | $1,500 | $9 |
Highest paying desk attendant jobs
The highest paying types of desk attendants are ride operator, front desk receptionist, and caddie.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ride Operator | $33,398 | $2,783 | $16.06 | 29,616 |
| Front Desk Receptionist | $31,050 | $2,588 | $14.93 | 82,593 |
| Desk Clerk | $29,096 | $2,425 | $13.99 | 113,183 |
| Recreation Attendant | $23,732 | $1,978 | $11.41 | 97,043 |
| Golf Range Attendant | $28,102 | $2,342 | $13.51 | 45,487 |
| Pool Attendant | $26,675 | $2,223 | $12.82 | 45,463 |
Which companies pay desk attendants the most?
Desk attendant salaries at Mayo Clinic and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average desk attendant salary at companies like Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Bridgewater State University are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayo Clinic | $32,037 | $15.40 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $31,576 | $15.18 |
| 3 | Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | $31,298 | $15.05 |
| 4 | Bridgewater State University | $31,112 | $14.96 |
| 5 | Compass Group USA | $30,000 | $14.42 |
| 6 | Sparrow Health System | $29,576 | $14.22 |
| 7 | Arden Hills: A Wellness Resort | $28,446 | $13.68 |
| 8 | PSEA | $27,959 | $13.44 |
| 9 | The Marcus Corporation | $27,247 | $13.10 |
| 10 | AT&T Hotel and Conference Center | $26,854 | $12.91 |
| 11 | McCormack Baron Salazar | $25,822 | $12.41 |
| 12 | Cedar Fair | $25,547 | $12.28 |
| 13 | Wheaton Park District | $25,482 | $12.25 |
| 14 | Chumash Casino Resort | $25,206 | $12.12 |
| 15 | Troon | $24,909 | $11.98 |
| 16 | Boston Public Health Commission | $24,874 | $11.96 |
| 17 | Keuka College | $24,842 | $11.94 |
| 18 | Hilton | $24,731 | $11.89 |
| 19 | Canyon Ranch | $24,692 | $11.87 |
| 20 | Black Butte Ranch | $24,427 | $11.74 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Desk Attendant salary by industry
The average desk attendant salary varies across industries:
- The average desk attendant salary in the retail industry is $28,515, the highest of any industry.
- The average desk attendant salary in the finance industry is $27,689.
- Desk attendants in the hospitality industry earn an average salary of $25,357, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for desk attendants
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retail | $28,515 | $13.71 |
| 2 | Education | $27,689 | $13.31 |
| 3 | Health Care | $27,052 | $13.01 |
| 4 | Manufacturing | $25,740 | $12.38 |
| 5 | Hospitality | $25,357 | $12.19 |
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Desk Attendant salary trends
The average desk attendant salary has risen by $6,107 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average desk attendant earned $18,640 annually, but today, they earn $24,747 a year. That works out to a 23% change in pay for desk attendants over the last decade.
Compare desk attendant salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average desk attendant salary over time
Compare desk attendant salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Desk Attendant salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,700 | $11.90 | +5.6% |
| 2024 | $23,400 | $11.23 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | $22,200 | $10.70 | +5.4% |
| 2022 | $21,000 | $10.12 | +4.3% |
| 2021 | $20,100 | $9.69 | +4.4% |
Recently added desk attendant salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowlero Corp | Greeter/Counter Desk Attendant | Bellevue, WA | 12/14/2024 | $33,976 |
| East Bonner County Library | Service Desk Attendant | Sandpoint, ID | 12/13/2024 | $36,042 |
| East Lyme Public Schools | Welcome Desk Attendant | Noank, CT | 12/13/2024 | $37,566 |
| University of St. Thomas | Tommie Central Desk Attendant | Saint Paul, MN | 12/12/2024 | $33,329 |
| Bowlero Corp | Greeter/Counter Desk Attendant | San Jose, CA | 12/10/2024 | $33,392 |
| Bowlero Corp | Greeter/Counter Desk Attendant | Alexandria, VA | 12/10/2024 | $29,218 |
| Bowlero Corp | Greeter/Counter Desk Attendant | Bethesda, MD | 12/10/2024 | $36,523 |
| Bowlero Corp | Greeter/Counter Desk Attendant | Minneapolis, MN | 12/10/2024 | $31,305 |
| Bowlero Corp | Greeter/Counter Desk Attendant | Denver, CO | 12/10/2024 | $33,392 |
| Jvalley | FIT Desk Attendant | Los Gatos, CA | 12/10/2024 | $33,392 |
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