Lodging Manager Salary in New Mexico (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
New Mexico Median
$67,320
per year
Hourly Rate
$32.37
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $69,250
State Rank
#24 of 51
370 employed here

How much does a Lodging Manager make in New Mexico?

Lodging Managers in New Mexico take home a median of $67,320 annually — roughly $32.37 an hour — which runs 3% below the national median of $69,250.

Within New Mexico, entry-level pay starts around $43,740 while the top 10% make $93,590 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $50,200 and $90,110 a year.

Lodging Manager salary range in New Mexico

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$43,740$21.03
25th percentile (early career)$50,200$24.13
50th percentile (median)$67,320$32.37
75th percentile (experienced)$90,110$43.32
90th percentile (top earners)$93,590$45.00

How New Mexico compares

New Mexico ranks 24th 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 New Mexico

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 New Mexico pay ($67,320) 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 New Mexico?
The median Lodging Manager salary in New Mexico is $67,320 per year, or about $32.37 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $43,740 at the entry level to $93,590 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Mexico pay compare to the national average?
New Mexico pays Lodging Managers about 3% less than the national median of $69,250. New Mexico ranks 24th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Mexico a good state for Lodging Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $67,320 a year. About 370 Lodging Managers are employed in New Mexico. 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 New Mexico?
The highest-paying occupations in New Mexico include Emergency Medicine Physician ($405,130), Anesthesiologist ($393,970), Surgeon, All Other ($363,940), 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.