Lodging Manager Salary in Utah (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Utah Median
$67,060
per year
Hourly Rate
$32.24
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $69,250
State Rank
#26 of 51
state estimate

How much does a Lodging Manager make in Utah?

A Lodging Manager working in Utah earns a median salary of $67,060 per year, or about $32.24 per hour. That is 3% below the national median of $69,250 for this occupation.

Within Utah, entry-level pay starts around $48,720 while the top 10% make $135,050 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $59,800 and $101,560 a year.

Lodging Manager salary range in Utah

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$48,720$23.42
25th percentile (early career)$59,800$28.75
50th percentile (median)$67,060$32.24
75th percentile (experienced)$101,560$48.83
90th percentile (top earners)$135,050$64.93

How Utah compares

Utah ranks 26th 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 Utah

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 Utah pay ($67,060) 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 Utah?
The median Lodging Manager salary in Utah is $67,060 per year, or about $32.24 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $48,720 at the entry level to $135,050 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Utah pay compare to the national average?
Utah pays Lodging Managers about 3% less than the national median of $69,250. Utah ranks 26th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Utah a good state for Lodging Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $67,060 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 Utah?
The highest-paying occupations in Utah include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($437,170), Radiologist ($417,250), General Internal Medicine Physician ($331,720), 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.