Median Salary
$69,250
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$33.29
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$128,880
entry level starts ~$40,070
Pay Grade
B
solid pay · 43,000 employed
How much does a Lodging Manager make?
The median pay for a Lodging Manager in the United States is $69,250 per year — about $33.29 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $40,070, while the most experienced Lodging Managers in the top 10% earn $128,880.
That is $7,860 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Lodging Manager salary range by percentile
Half of all Lodging Managers earn between $49,530 and $94,030 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $40,070 | $19.26 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $49,530 | $23.81 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $69,250 | $33.29 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $94,030 | $45.21 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $128,880 | $61.96 |
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Highest-paying states for Lodging Manager
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Hawaii leads the country for Lodging Manager pay at $114,070 a year, followed by New Jersey ($107,720) and Rhode Island ($106,630). At the other end, Arkansas posts the lowest median at $45,870 — a gap of $68,200 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Lodging Manager salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
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 $67,060Virginia $66,990Montana $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
Workforce and education
About 43,000 people work as Lodging Managers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $78,740 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Lodging Manager make in the United States?
The median Lodging Manager salary in the United States is $69,250 per year, or about $33.29 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $40,070, while the top 10% of earners make $128,880 or more.
How does Lodging Manager pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of B (solid pay), the Lodging Manager median of $69,250 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Lodging Managers the most?
Hawaii is the highest-paying state for Lodging Managers, with a median salary of $114,070 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Lodging Manager?
Becoming a Lodging Manager typically requires about 4 years of college. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
How many Lodging Managers work in the United States?
About 43,000 people were employed as Lodging Managers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.