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Hotel Desk Clerk Salary in Maine (2026)
$17.97 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,516/year ($2,543/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 12th of 51 states for Hotel Desk Clerk pay, with a median about 9% above the national average. Of the 1,510 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $37,380 a year — though pay ranges from $33,280 for newcomers to $47,680 at the top.
Hotel Desk Clerk pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,280 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,360 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,380 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,680 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,510 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs in Maine (occupation code 43-4081, “Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Hotel Desk Clerk salary of $37,380 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,516 — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
| Gross (median) | $37,380 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,306 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,860 |
| Maine state income tax | −$1,699 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,516 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,543 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hotel Desk Clerk make in Maine?
- The median Hotel Desk Clerk salary in Maine is $37,380 per year ($17.97 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,360 and $44,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Hotel Desk Clerk in Maine?
- On the median salary of $37,380, a single filer in Maine takes home about $30,516 per year ($2,543 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
- How many Hotel Desk Clerk jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 1,510 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.