Lodging Manager Salary in Georgia (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Georgia Median
$61,060
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.36
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-12% vs US median
US median $69,250
State Rank
#43 of 51
1,580 employed here

How much does a Lodging Manager make in Georgia?

Lodging Managers in Georgia take home a median of $61,060 annually — roughly $29.36 an hour — which runs 12% below the national median of $69,250.

Within Georgia, entry-level pay starts around $41,600 while the top 10% make $125,360 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $41,840 and $90,460 a year.

Lodging Manager salary range in Georgia

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$41,600$20.00
25th percentile (early career)$41,840$20.12
50th percentile (median)$61,060$29.36
75th percentile (experienced)$90,460$43.49
90th percentile (top earners)$125,360$60.27

How Georgia compares

Georgia ranks 43rd 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 Georgia

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 Georgia pay ($61,060) 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 Georgia?
The median Lodging Manager salary in Georgia is $61,060 per year, or about $29.36 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $41,600 at the entry level to $125,360 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Georgia pay compare to the national average?
Georgia pays Lodging Managers about 12% less than the national median of $69,250. Georgia ranks 43rd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Georgia a good state for Lodging Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $61,060 a year. About 1,580 Lodging Managers are employed in Georgia. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Georgia?
The highest-paying occupations in Georgia include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($618,090), Cardiologist ($610,070), Surgeon, All Other ($502,070), 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.