Lodging Manager Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Pennsylvania Median
$60,980
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.32
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-12% vs US median
US median $69,250
State Rank
#44 of 51
state estimate

How much does a Lodging Manager make in Pennsylvania?

A Lodging Manager working in Pennsylvania earns a median salary of $60,980 per year, or about $29.32 per hour. That is 12% below the national median of $69,250 for this occupation.

Within Pennsylvania, entry-level pay starts around $37,790 while the top 10% make $86,200 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $47,840 and $72,720 a year.

Lodging Manager salary range in Pennsylvania

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$37,790$18.17
25th percentile (early career)$47,840$23.00
50th percentile (median)$60,980$29.32
75th percentile (experienced)$72,720$34.96
90th percentile (top earners)$86,200$41.44

How Pennsylvania compares

Pennsylvania ranks 44th 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 Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania pay ($60,980) 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 Pennsylvania?
The median Lodging Manager salary in Pennsylvania is $60,980 per year, or about $29.32 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,790 at the entry level to $86,200 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Pennsylvania pay compare to the national average?
Pennsylvania pays Lodging Managers about 12% less than the national median of $69,250. Pennsylvania ranks 44th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for Lodging Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $60,980 a year. 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 Pennsylvania?
The highest-paying occupations in Pennsylvania include Cardiologist ($579,120), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($553,740), Anesthesiologist ($461,390), 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.