Lodging Manager Salary in Ohio (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$48,690
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.41
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-30% vs US median
US median $69,250
State Rank
#49 of 51
1,490 employed here

How much does a Lodging Manager make in Ohio?

A Lodging Manager working in Ohio earns a median salary of $48,690 per year, or about $23.41 per hour. That is 30% below the national median of $69,250 for this occupation.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $36,530 while the top 10% make $97,300 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $42,890 and $72,670 a year.

Lodging Manager salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$36,530$17.56
25th percentile (early career)$42,890$20.62
50th percentile (median)$48,690$23.41
75th percentile (experienced)$72,670$34.94
90th percentile (top earners)$97,300$46.78

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 49th 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($48,690) 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 Ohio?
The median Lodging Manager salary in Ohio is $48,690 per year, or about $23.41 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,530 at the entry level to $97,300 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Lodging Managers about 30% less than the national median of $69,250. Ohio ranks 49th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Lodging Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $48,690 a year. About 1,490 Lodging Managers are employed in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.