Lodging Manager Salary in Arizona (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Lodging Managers in Arizona, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arizona Median
$77,670
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.34
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+12% vs US median
US median $69,250
State Rank
#13 of 51
680 employed here

How much does a Lodging Manager make in Arizona?

Lodging Managers in Arizona take home a median of $77,670 annually — roughly $37.34 an hour — which runs 12% above the national median of $69,250.

Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $43,770 while the top 10% make $125,150 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $58,350 and $97,890 a year.

Lodging Manager salary range in Arizona

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$43,770$21.04
25th percentile (early career)$58,350$28.05
50th percentile (median)$77,670$37.34
75th percentile (experienced)$97,890$47.06
90th percentile (top earners)$125,150$60.17

How Arizona compares

Arizona ranks 13th out of 51 states and territories for Lodging Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Hawaii$114,070
2New Jersey$107,720
3Rhode Island$106,630
4Washington$101,350
5Massachusetts$97,350

Working as a Lodging Manager in Arizona

Nationally, about 43,000 people work as Lodging Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($77,670) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Lodging Manager make in Arizona?
The median Lodging Manager salary in Arizona is $77,670 per year, or about $37.34 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $43,770 at the entry level to $125,150 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Lodging Managers about 12% more than the national median of $69,250. Arizona ranks 13th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Lodging Managers?
Yes on pay — Arizona pays above the national median for this occupation, at $77,670 a year. About 680 Lodging Managers are employed in Arizona. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.