Virginia Median
$66,990
per year
Hourly Rate
$32.21
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $69,250
State Rank
#27 of 51
state estimate
How much does a Lodging Manager make in Virginia?
Lodging Managers in Virginia take home a median of $66,990 annually — roughly $32.21 an hour — which runs 3% below the national median of $69,250.
Within Virginia, entry-level pay starts around $38,640 while the top 10% make $166,500 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $46,150 and $93,120 a year.
Lodging Manager salary range in Virginia
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,640 | $18.58 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $46,150 | $22.19 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $66,990 | $32.21 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $93,120 | $44.77 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $166,500 | $80.05 |
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How Virginia compares
Virginia ranks 27th out of 51 states and territories for Lodging Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Lodging Manager salary in other states
Hawaii $114,070New Jersey $107,720Rhode Island $106,630Washington $101,350Massachusetts $97,350Colorado $91,750Vermont $81,440Alaska $80,060New York $79,460New Hampshire $79,210Minnesota $78,890Nevada $78,110Arizona $77,670California $76,950Connecticut $76,940District of Columbia $75,610Delaware $73,850Wisconsin $73,590Maryland $73,260West Virginia $72,800Alabama $69,420Florida $69,120Nebraska $67,990New Mexico $67,320Indiana $67,070Utah $67,060Montana $66,580Idaho $65,390Kansas $64,220North Carolina $63,860Oregon $63,220Tennessee $63,050Louisiana $63,000South Carolina $62,990North Dakota $62,770Mississippi $62,550Maine $62,400Texas $62,000South Dakota $61,920Illinois $61,530Wyoming $61,190Georgia $61,060Pennsylvania $60,980Iowa $59,680Kentucky $59,440Michigan $58,970Oklahoma $50,740Ohio $48,690Missouri $46,880Arkansas $45,870
Working as a Lodging Manager in Virginia
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 Virginia pay ($66,990) 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 Virginia?
The median Lodging Manager salary in Virginia is $66,990 per year, or about $32.21 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,640 at the entry level to $166,500 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Virginia pay compare to the national average?
Virginia pays Lodging Managers about 3% less than the national median of $69,250. Virginia ranks 27th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Virginia a good state for Lodging Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $66,990 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 Virginia?
The highest-paying occupations in Virginia include Anesthesiologist ($488,310), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($478,710), Cardiologist ($461,450), 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.