California Median
$76,950
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+11% vs US median
US median $69,250
State Rank
#14 of 51
5,070 employed here
How much does a Lodging Manager make in California?
Lodging Managers in California take home a median of $76,950 annually — roughly $37.00 an hour — which runs 11% above the national median of $69,250.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $46,150 while the top 10% make $143,430 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $62,690 and $99,670 a year.
Lodging Manager salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $46,150 | $22.19 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $62,690 | $30.14 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $76,950 | $37.00 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $99,670 | $47.92 |
|
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $143,430 | $68.96 |
|
How California compares
California ranks 14th out of 51 states and territories for Lodging Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Lodging Manager salary in other states
Hawaii $114,070New Jersey $107,720Rhode Island $106,630Washington $101,350Massachusetts $97,350Colorado $91,750Vermont $81,440Alaska $80,060New York $79,460New Hampshire $79,210Minnesota $78,890Nevada $78,110Arizona $77,670Connecticut $76,940District of Columbia $75,610Delaware $73,850Wisconsin $73,590Maryland $73,260West Virginia $72,800Alabama $69,420Florida $69,120Nebraska $67,990New Mexico $67,320Indiana $67,070Utah $67,060Virginia $66,990Montana $66,580Idaho $65,390Kansas $64,220North Carolina $63,860Oregon $63,220Tennessee $63,050Louisiana $63,000South Carolina $62,990North Dakota $62,770Mississippi $62,550Maine $62,400Texas $62,000South Dakota $61,920Illinois $61,530Wyoming $61,190Georgia $61,060Pennsylvania $60,980Iowa $59,680Kentucky $59,440Michigan $58,970Oklahoma $50,740Ohio $48,690Missouri $46,880Arkansas $45,870
Working as a Lodging Manager in California
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 California pay ($76,950) 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 California?
The median Lodging Manager salary in California is $76,950 per year, or about $37.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $46,150 at the entry level to $143,430 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Lodging Managers about 11% more than the national median of $69,250. California ranks 14th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Lodging Managers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $76,950 a year. About 5,070 Lodging Managers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Lodging Manager salary report
Related salaries
$89,900
median pay · 7,000 employed
$93,330
median pay · 14,000 employed
$96,660
median pay · 14,000 employed
$59,300
median pay · 74,000 employed
$93,220
median pay · 5,000 employed
$79,520
median pay · 38,000 employed
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.