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Hotel Desk Clerk Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$13.18 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,743/year ($1,979/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 49th of 51 states for Hotel Desk Clerk pay, with a median about 20% below the national average. Of the 4,110 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $27,420 a year — though pay ranges from $21,940 for newcomers to $34,700 at the top.
Hotel Desk Clerk pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,940 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $23,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $27,420 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $29,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $34,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,110 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 43-4081, “Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Hotel Desk Clerk salary of $27,420 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $23,743 — an effective tax rate of 13.4%.
| Gross (median) | $27,420 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,132 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,098 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$448 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,743 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,979 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hotel Desk Clerk make in Louisiana?
- The median Hotel Desk Clerk salary in Louisiana is $27,420 per year ($13.18 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $23,510 and $29,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a Hotel Desk Clerk in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $27,420, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $23,743 per year ($1,979 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 13.4%.
- How many Hotel Desk Clerk jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 4,110 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs in Louisiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Louisiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Louisiana.