Lodging Managers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for lodging managers in the U.S. is $69,250 ($33.29 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $69,250
- Mean annual wage
- $78,740
- Median hourly wage
- $33.29
- Employment
- 42,620
42,620 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,070 | $19.27 |
| 25th percentile | $49,530 | $23.81 |
| Median (50th) | $69,250 | $33.29 |
| 75th percentile | $94,030 | $45.21 |
| 90th percentile | $128,880 | $61.96 |
Highest-paying states for lodging managers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $114,070 | 200 |
| New Jersey | $107,720 | 450 |
| Rhode Island | $106,630 | 110 |
| Washington | $101,350 | 450 |
| Massachusetts | $97,350 | — |
| Colorado | $91,750 | 1,100 |
| Vermont | $81,440 | 210 |
| Alaska | $80,060 | — |
| New York | $79,460 | 2,880 |
| New Hampshire | $79,210 | 90 |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $45,870 median annual wage
- Missouri: $46,880 median annual wage
- Ohio: $48,690 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $50,740 median annual wage
- Michigan: $58,970 median annual wage
About this occupation
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.
Typical tasks
- Train staff members.
- Show, rent, or assign accommodations.
- Collect payments and record data pertaining to funds and expenditures.
- Greet and register guests.
- Interview and hire applicants.
- Arrange telephone answering services, deliver mail and packages, or answer questions regarding locations for eating and entertainment.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 4.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 18.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.3% |
| Associate's degree | 9.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 32.5% |
| Master's degree | 9.5% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.7% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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