Lodging Manager Salary in Louisiana (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Louisiana Median
$63,000
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.29
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-9% vs US median
US median $69,250
State Rank
#34 of 51
380 employed here

How much does a Lodging Manager make in Louisiana?

A Lodging Manager working in Louisiana earns a median salary of $63,000 per year, or about $30.29 per hour. That is 9% below the national median of $69,250 for this occupation.

Within Louisiana, entry-level pay starts around $38,850 while the top 10% make $91,030 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $49,730 and $72,540 a year.

Lodging Manager salary range in Louisiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$38,850$18.68
25th percentile (early career)$49,730$23.91
50th percentile (median)$63,000$30.29
75th percentile (experienced)$72,540$34.88
90th percentile (top earners)$91,030$43.76

How Louisiana compares

Louisiana ranks 34th 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 Louisiana

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 Louisiana pay ($63,000) 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 Louisiana?
The median Lodging Manager salary in Louisiana is $63,000 per year, or about $30.29 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,850 at the entry level to $91,030 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Louisiana pay compare to the national average?
Louisiana pays Lodging Managers about 9% less than the national median of $69,250. Louisiana ranks 34th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Louisiana a good state for Lodging Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $63,000 a year. About 380 Lodging Managers are employed in Louisiana. 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 Louisiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Louisiana include Pediatrician, General ($502,720), Anesthesiologist ($410,500), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($404,550), 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.