Lodging Manager Salary in Montana (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Montana Median
$66,580
per year
Hourly Rate
$32.01
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $69,250
State Rank
#28 of 51
670 employed here

How much does a Lodging Manager make in Montana?

A Lodging Manager working in Montana earns a median salary of $66,580 per year, or about $32.01 per hour. That is 4% below the national median of $69,250 for this occupation.

Within Montana, entry-level pay starts around $44,690 while the top 10% make $95,980 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $57,910 and $79,000 a year.

Lodging Manager salary range in Montana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$44,690$21.49
25th percentile (early career)$57,910$27.84
50th percentile (median)$66,580$32.01
75th percentile (experienced)$79,000$37.98
90th percentile (top earners)$95,980$46.14

How Montana compares

Montana ranks 28th 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 Montana

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 Montana pay ($66,580) 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 Montana?
The median Lodging Manager salary in Montana is $66,580 per year, or about $32.01 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $44,690 at the entry level to $95,980 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Montana pay compare to the national average?
Montana pays Lodging Managers about 4% less than the national median of $69,250. Montana ranks 28th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Montana a good state for Lodging Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $66,580 a year. About 670 Lodging Managers are employed in Montana. 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 Montana?
The highest-paying occupations in Montana include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($560,820), Physician, All Other ($438,850), Radiologist ($360,330), 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.