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Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in South Dakota

Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in South Dakota earn a median of $30,550 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$30,550
vs. U.S. median
−13% ($35,070)
Rank among states
37 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,760

Pay range in South Dakota

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,440; the top 10% earn over $36,010. Nationally the range is $27,120 to $45,470.

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Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks pay in South Dakota

How much do hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks make in South Dakota?

The median is $30,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,440 and the top 10% earn over $36,010. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is South Dakota a good state for hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks?

On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−13% vs. the national median of $35,070). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses