Concierges salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,620 | $15.20 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $38,950 | $18.73 |
| Mean (average) | $42,510 | $20.44 |
| 90th percentile | $57,570 | $27.68 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Concierges pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 49 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $30,120 | $26,790 | $43,210 | 300 | 0.45 |
| Arizona | $37,460 | $33,920 | $47,350 | 420 | 0.41 |
| Arkansas | $31,340 | $29,010 | $38,300 | 90 | 0.22 |
| California | $43,560 | $36,750 | $60,360 | 5,150 | 0.89 |
| Colorado | $46,720 | $36,500 | $54,060 | 580 | 0.64 |
| Connecticut | $40,550 | $35,040 | $57,140 | 400 | 0.75 |
| Delaware | $32,420 | $31,200 | $40,970 | 40 | 0.25 |
| District of Columbia | $38,230 | $37,340 | $50,490 | 3,000 | 13.48 |
| Florida | $35,660 | $28,360 | $50,970 | 5,380 | 1.71 |
| Georgia | $33,960 | $26,170 | $43,020 | 1,440 | 0.93 |
| Hawaii | $60,090 | $42,690 | $71,360 | 510 | 2.59 |
| Idaho | $34,760 | $22,860 | $38,330 | 250 | 0.93 |
| Illinois | $36,900 | $33,920 | $54,910 | 1,460 | 0.76 |
| Indiana | $34,160 | $24,150 | $97,520 | 250 | 0.25 |
| Iowa | $40,080 | $35,020 | $49,670 | 70 | 0.14 |
| Kansas | $35,340 | $23,160 | $46,180 | 110 | 0.24 |
| Kentucky | $31,390 | $24,250 | $53,310 | 420 | 0.66 |
| Louisiana | $31,340 | $27,880 | $41,430 | 320 | 0.52 |
| Maine | $45,330 | $38,680 | $56,710 | 110 | 0.56 |
| Maryland | $39,950 | $37,080 | $45,870 | 1,130 | 1.29 |
| Massachusetts | $40,120 | $35,850 | $61,830 | ||
| Michigan | $35,740 | $28,930 | $46,760 | 900 | 0.65 |
| Minnesota | $36,880 | $34,120 | $44,050 | ||
| Mississippi | $35,360 | $29,260 | $47,170 | 130 | 0.35 |
| Missouri | $33,280 | $28,920 | $43,090 | 500 | 0.54 |
| Montana | $37,520 | $32,290 | $56,690 | 50 | 0.3 |
| Nebraska | Data unavailable | 270 | 0.84 | ||
| Nevada | $36,820 | $33,840 | $47,750 | 1,110 | 2.26 |
| New Hampshire | $38,950 | $35,920 | $44,720 | 120 | 0.56 |
| New Jersey | $37,740 | $34,850 | $51,190 | 2,650 | 1.95 |
| New Mexico | $35,740 | $33,370 | $46,970 | 50 | 0.17 |
| New York | $57,570 | $38,820 | $63,880 | 6,040 | 1.97 |
| North Carolina | $34,780 | $29,190 | $45,920 | 660 | 0.42 |
| Ohio | $35,660 | $28,640 | $44,480 | 590 | 0.34 |
| Oklahoma | $29,930 | $23,620 | $42,610 | 430 | 0.79 |
| Oregon | $38,700 | $34,330 | $47,940 | 420 | 0.67 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,560 | $32,150 | $46,110 | 2,160 | 1.13 |
| Puerto Rico | $23,810 | $21,840 | $38,330 | 310 | 1.03 |
| Rhode Island | $54,850 | $48,310 | $54,860 | ||
| South Carolina | $34,110 | $24,980 | $48,220 | 580 | 0.79 |
| Tennessee | $35,320 | $29,120 | $44,950 | 460 | 0.45 |
| Texas | $36,070 | $28,740 | $47,330 | 2,600 | 0.58 |
| Utah | $38,550 | $25,630 | $49,540 | 250 | 0.46 |
| Vermont | $45,610 | $36,090 | $52,000 | 90 | 0.92 |
| Virginia | $38,050 | $31,010 | $45,300 | 2,170 | 1.67 |
| Washington | $47,330 | $37,010 | $58,870 | 1,320 | 1.18 |
| West Virginia | $35,130 | $25,740 | $61,940 | 40 | 0.2 |
| Wisconsin | $40,460 | $37,820 | $53,780 | 260 | 0.28 |
| Wyoming | $52,060 | $36,190 | $60,680 | 50 | 0.58 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for concierges
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 6,900. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 1.7%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for concierges
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Provide information about local features, such as shopping, dining, nightlife, or recreational destinations.
- Make reservations for patrons, such as for dinner, spa treatments, or golf tee times, and obtain tickets to special events.
- Provide directions to guests.
- Order flowers for guests.
- Make travel arrangements for sightseeing or other tours.
- Pick up and deliver items or run errands for guests.
- Plan special events, parties, or meetings, which may include booking musicians or celebrities.
- Book airline or train tickets, reserve rental cars, or arrange shuttle service for guests.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (in demand)
- Microsoft Office software (in demand)
- Microsoft Outlook (in demand)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Yardi software (hot technology)
- Billing software
- Budgeting software
- Delphi Technology
- Mapping software
- Microsoft Publisher
- Web browser software
- Work scheduling software
Transferable skills for career changers: Social Perceptiveness, Service Orientation, Coordination, Persuasion, Judgment and Decision Making, Time Management.
Common job titles: Activities Concierge, Chef Concierge, Club Concierge, Concierge, Conference Concierge, Front Desk Agent, Guest Service Agent, Hotel Concierge, Lobby Concierge, Service Concierge.
Is it worth it? Model the cost of getting there
Use the ROI calculator to compare the cost of the education this career usually requires against staying on your current path. It starts from the official wage distribution above, and you can change every assumption.
Frequently asked questions
How much do concierges make?
The national median annual wage for concierges was $38,950 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $31,620 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $57,570. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do concierges need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and moderate-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is concierges a growing career?
BLS projects employment of concierges to change +2.6% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 6,900 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay concierges the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Hawaii ($60,090), New York ($57,570), Rhode Island ($54,850). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.