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Hotel Desk Clerk Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$18.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,868/year ($2,656/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Hotel Desk Clerks (5th of 51), with a median about 15% above the national average. Of the 4,530 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $39,400 a year — though pay ranges from $35,820 for newcomers to $57,690 at the top.
Hotel Desk Clerk pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,400 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,810 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,530 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 43-4081, “Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Hotel Desk Clerk salary of $39,400 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,868 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $39,400 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,548 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,014 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$1,970 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,868 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,656 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hotel Desk Clerk make in Massachusetts?
- The median Hotel Desk Clerk salary in Massachusetts is $39,400 per year ($18.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,580 and $44,810.
- What is the take-home pay for a Hotel Desk Clerk in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $39,400, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $31,868 per year ($2,656 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Hotel Desk Clerk jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 4,530 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.