Lodging managers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,070 | $19.27 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $69,250 | $33.29 |
| Mean (average) | $78,740 | $37.86 |
| 90th percentile | $128,880 | $61.96 |
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
Lodging managers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 52 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $69,420 | $45,750 | $104,370 | 570 | 0.98 |
| Alaska | $80,060 | $47,070 | $99,950 | ||
| Arizona | $77,670 | $43,770 | $125,150 | 680 | 0.77 |
| Arkansas | $45,870 | $34,590 | $96,010 | 480 | 1.35 |
| California | $76,950 | $46,150 | $143,430 | 5,070 | 1.02 |
| Colorado | $91,750 | $56,990 | $190,420 | 1,100 | 1.4 |
| Connecticut | $76,940 | $52,150 | $107,430 | 210 | 0.46 |
| Delaware | $73,850 | $52,000 | $104,890 | 130 | 0.97 |
| District of Columbia | $75,610 | $62,300 | $135,720 | 260 | 1.33 |
| Florida | $69,120 | $38,560 | $153,310 | 4,790 | 1.76 |
| Georgia | $61,060 | $41,600 | $125,360 | 1,580 | 1.18 |
| Hawaii | $114,070 | $77,240 | $176,240 | 200 | 1.16 |
| Idaho | $65,390 | $57,940 | $108,750 | 70 | 0.29 |
| Illinois | $61,530 | $37,320 | $101,980 | 740 | 0.44 |
| Indiana | $67,070 | $43,680 | $102,720 | 570 | 0.64 |
| Iowa | $59,680 | $43,000 | $91,050 | 410 | 0.96 |
| Kansas | $64,220 | $49,090 | $144,730 | 300 | 0.77 |
| Kentucky | $59,440 | $37,150 | $94,360 | ||
| Louisiana | $63,000 | $38,850 | $91,030 | 380 | 0.72 |
| Maine | $62,400 | $38,640 | $105,380 | 740 | 4.19 |
| Maryland | $73,260 | $42,430 | $125,160 | 440 | 0.58 |
| Massachusetts | $97,350 | $64,030 | $166,600 | ||
| Michigan | $58,970 | $33,920 | $102,610 | ||
| Minnesota | $78,890 | $47,990 | $113,920 | 250 | 0.31 |
| Mississippi | $62,550 | $36,730 | $107,040 | 290 | 0.9 |
| Missouri | $46,880 | $41,890 | $105,330 | 170 | 0.21 |
| Montana | $66,580 | $44,690 | $95,980 | 670 | 4.8 |
| Nebraska | $67,990 | $49,990 | $96,250 | 330 | 1.18 |
| Nevada | $78,110 | $45,390 | $175,580 | 490 | 1.14 |
| New Hampshire | $79,210 | $41,880 | $124,120 | 90 | 0.48 |
| New Jersey | $107,720 | $50,380 | $146,030 | 450 | 0.38 |
| New Mexico | $67,320 | $43,740 | $93,590 | 370 | 1.55 |
| New York | $79,460 | $44,450 | $129,800 | 2,880 | 1.09 |
| North Carolina | $63,860 | $27,030 | $100,520 | 1,460 | 1.08 |
| North Dakota | $62,770 | $18,710 | $93,730 | 270 | 2.31 |
| Ohio | $48,690 | $36,530 | $97,300 | 1,490 | 0.98 |
| Oklahoma | $50,740 | $25,960 | $76,770 | 440 | 0.93 |
| Oregon | $63,220 | $44,260 | $99,880 | 1,170 | 2.18 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,980 | $37,790 | $86,200 | ||
| Puerto Rico | $43,860 | $29,950 | $96,290 | 110 | 0.43 |
| Rhode Island | $106,630 | $66,000 | $120,990 | 110 | 0.78 |
| South Carolina | $62,990 | $37,950 | $113,110 | 640 | 1.01 |
| South Dakota | $61,920 | $48,690 | $81,160 | 310 | 2.45 |
| Tennessee | $63,050 | $43,040 | $125,710 | 610 | 0.67 |
| Texas | $62,000 | $31,670 | $126,610 | 3,900 | 1.01 |
| Utah | $67,060 | $48,720 | $135,050 | ||
| Vermont | $81,440 | $48,860 | $121,230 | 210 | 2.5 |
| Virginia | $66,990 | $38,640 | $166,500 | ||
| Washington | $101,350 | $69,530 | $190,480 | 450 | 0.46 |
| West Virginia | $72,800 | $44,200 | $99,990 | 180 | 0.93 |
| Wisconsin | $73,590 | $39,070 | $125,960 | 1,130 | 1.4 |
| Wyoming | $61,190 | $45,800 | $106,790 | 420 | 5.43 |
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 lodging managers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 5,500. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 20.7%.
- 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 lodging managers
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do 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
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General CIP 52.0901
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management CIP 52.0904
- Restaurant/Food Services Management CIP 52.0905
- Resort Management CIP 52.0906
- Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management CIP 52.0909
- Hospitality Administration/Management, Other CIP 52.0999
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services, and resolve occupants' complaints.
- Participate in financial activities, such as the setting of room rates, the establishment of budgets, and the allocation of funds to departments.
- Confer and cooperate with other managers to ensure coordination of hotel activities.
- Greet and register guests.
- Monitor the revenue activity of the hotel or facility.
- Manage and maintain temporary or permanent lodging facilities.
- Train staff members.
- Observe and monitor staff performance to ensure efficient operations and adherence to facility's policies and procedures.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (in demand)
- Microsoft Office software (in demand)
- Microsoft Outlook (in demand)
- Property management system PMS software (in demand)
- Facebook (hot technology)
- Microsoft Access (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Anand Systems ASI FrontDesk
- Delphi Technology
- Email software
- Enablez ResortSuite
- Execu/Tech Systems HOTEL Premium
- GraceSoft Easy InnKeeping Suite
- Hotel management system software
- Housekeeping management software
Transferable skills for career changers: Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Management of Personnel Resources, Coordination, Negotiation, Persuasion.
Common job titles: Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper, Front Desk Manager, Front Office Director, Front Office Manager, Guest Relations Manager, Guest Services Manager, Hotel Manager, Night Manager, Resort Manager, Rooms Director.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do lodging managers make?
The national median annual wage for lodging managers was $69,250 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $40,070 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $128,880. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do lodging managers need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with less than 5 years of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is lodging managers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of lodging managers to change +3.8% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 5,500 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay lodging managers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Hawaii ($114,070), New Jersey ($107,720), Rhode Island ($106,630). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.