Lodging Manager Salary in North Carolina (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
North Carolina Median
$63,860
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.70
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-8% vs US median
US median $69,250
State Rank
#31 of 51
1,460 employed here

How much does a Lodging Manager make in North Carolina?

A Lodging Manager working in North Carolina earns a median salary of $63,860 per year, or about $30.70 per hour. That is 8% below the national median of $69,250 for this occupation.

Within North Carolina, entry-level pay starts around $27,030 while the top 10% make $100,520 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $43,720 and $85,040 a year.

Lodging Manager salary range in North Carolina

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$27,030$13.00
25th percentile (early career)$43,720$21.02
50th percentile (median)$63,860$30.70
75th percentile (experienced)$85,040$40.88
90th percentile (top earners)$100,520$48.33

How North Carolina compares

North Carolina ranks 31st 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 North Carolina

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 North Carolina pay ($63,860) 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 North Carolina?
The median Lodging Manager salary in North Carolina is $63,860 per year, or about $30.70 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $27,030 at the entry level to $100,520 for the top 10% of earners.
How does North Carolina pay compare to the national average?
North Carolina pays Lodging Managers about 8% less than the national median of $69,250. North Carolina ranks 31st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is North Carolina a good state for Lodging Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $63,860 a year. About 1,460 Lodging Managers are employed in North Carolina. 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 North Carolina?
The highest-paying occupations in North Carolina include Surgeon, All Other ($398,410), Dermatologist ($367,350), Emergency Medicine Physician ($339,350), 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.