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Hotel Desk Clerk Salary in Missouri (2026)
$16.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,262/year ($2,438/month) for a single filer
Missouri ranks 27th of 51 states for Hotel Desk Clerk pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 4,400 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs BLS counts in Missouri, the typical worker earns $34,560 a year — though pay ranges from $28,870 for newcomers to $38,030 at the top.
Hotel Desk Clerk pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,870 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,560 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,620 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $38,030 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,400 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs in Missouri (occupation code 43-4081, “Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Hotel Desk Clerk salary of $34,560 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,262 — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
| Gross (median) | $34,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,967 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,644 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$687 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,262 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,438 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hotel Desk Clerk make in Missouri?
- The median Hotel Desk Clerk salary in Missouri is $34,560 per year ($16.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,160 and $36,620.
- What is the take-home pay for a Hotel Desk Clerk in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $34,560, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $29,262 per year ($2,438 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
- How many Hotel Desk Clerk jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 4,400 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.