Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Hotel Front Desk Clerk jobs in San Diego, CA

2,980 hotel front desk clerks employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $18.75/hour ($39,000/year) median · 11% above the national median.

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The median hotel front desk clerk salary in San Diego, CA is $18.75/hour ($39,000/year), with a typical range of $37,220 to $45,020 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Hotel Front Desk Clerk pay in San Diego, CA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $37,220 $39,000 $45,020
25th$37,220 Median$39,000 75th$45,020 vs US11% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA 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 San Diego?

The median hotel front desk clerk salary in San Diego, CA is $18.75/hour ($39,000/year), with a typical range of $37,220 to $45,020 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 2,980 hotel front desk clerks employed in the San Diego metro area.

Hotel Front Desk Clerk pay bands in San Diego 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 San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$37,245–$44,304
Common on
iCIMS

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

Senior Hotel Front Desk Clerk

Typical senior band in San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$33,150–$44,304
Common on
Lever

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 San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$37,245–$44,304
Common on
Lever

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

Senior Hotel Front Desk Clerk

Typical senior band in San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$36,075–$48,516
Common on
Ashby

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

Entry Level Hotel Front Desk Clerk

Typical entry level band in San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$32,565–$42,900
Common on
Greenhouse

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 — San Diego Metro

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

  1. Entry Hotel Front Desk Clerk0–2 yrs$28,080
  2. Mid Hotel Front Desk Clerk2–5 yrs$37,050
  3. Senior Hotel Front Desk Clerk5–8 yrs$46,800
  4. Staff Hotel Front Desk Clerk8–12 yrs$56,550
  5. Lead Hotel Front Desk Clerk12+ yrs$66,300

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 San Diego

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

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 San Diego post Hotel Front Desk Clerk jobs

Employers in the San Diego 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 San Diego, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Hotel Front Desk Clerk earn in San Diego, CA?
Median $18.75/hour ($39,000/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $37,220–$45,020. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Hotel Front Desk Clerk jobs are there in San Diego?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 2,980 Hotel Front Desk Clerk roles employed in the San Diego metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do San Diego 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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