Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Hotel Front Desk Clerk jobs in Madison, WI

700 hotel front desk clerks employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $17.50/hour ($36,410/year) median · 4% above the national median.

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The median hotel front desk clerk salary in Madison, WI is $17.50/hour ($36,410/year), with a typical range of $35,470 to $37,530 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Hotel Front Desk Clerk pay in Madison, WI

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Madison metro. Half of Hotel Front Desk Clerks earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $35,470 $36,410 $37,530
25th$35,470 Median$36,410 75th$37,530 vs US4% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Madison, WI metro area (SOC 43-4081, Hotel Front Desk Clerk). Full Hotel Front Desk Clerk salary guide →

What is a Hotel Front Desk Clerk salary in Madison?

The median hotel front desk clerk salary in Madison, WI is $17.50/hour ($36,410/year), with a typical range of $35,470 to $37,530 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 700 hotel front desk clerks employed in the Madison metro area.

Hotel Front Desk Clerk pay bands in Madison by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Mid Level Hotel Front Desk Clerk

Typical mid level band in Madison
Example (illustrative)
Location
Madison, WI
Typical pay range
$30,948–$40,706
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Hotel Front Desk Clerk

Typical mid level band in Madison
Example (illustrative)
Location
Madison, WI
Typical pay range
$32,586–$40,051
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Hotel Front Desk Clerk

Typical lead band in Madison
Example (illustrative)
Location
Madison, WI
Typical pay range
$33,133–$44,638
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Hotel Front Desk Clerk

Typical mid level band in Madison
Example (illustrative)
Location
Madison, WI
Typical pay range
$33,679–$42,017
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Hotel Front Desk Clerk

Typical staff band in Madison
Example (illustrative)
Location
Madison, WI
Typical pay range
$33,679–$41,361
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Hotel Front Desk Clerk Career Ladder — Madison Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Madison’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Hotel Front Desk Clerk0–2 yrs$26,215
  2. Mid Hotel Front Desk Clerk2–5 yrs$34,589
  3. Senior Hotel Front Desk Clerk5–8 yrs$43,692
  4. Staff Hotel Front Desk Clerk8–12 yrs$52,794
  5. Lead Hotel Front Desk Clerk12+ yrs$61,897

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 43-4081, Hotel Front Desk Clerk).

Employers in the Hotel Front Desk Clerk hiring market in Madison

  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Madison post Hotel Front Desk Clerk jobs

Employers in the Madison metro typically post Hotel Front Desk Clerk roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Hotel Front Desk Clerk in Madison, WI — Common Questions

How much does a Hotel Front Desk Clerk earn in Madison, WI?
Median $17.50/hour ($36,410/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $35,470–$37,530. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Hotel Front Desk Clerk jobs are there in Madison?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 700 Hotel Front Desk Clerk roles employed in the Madison metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Madison employers use for Hotel Front Desk Clerk?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
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