Lodging Manager Salary
Lodging Managers earn a median $69,250 a year nationally. Management Occupations
U.S. median
$69,250
$33.29 per hour
Range
$40,070 – $128,880
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
42,620
across the U.S.
▲1.6%
Pay trend: The median for lodging managers in the U.S. rose from $68,130 (May 2024) to $69,250 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 0.8%.
What lodging managers do
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.8% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 5,500
- Self-employed
- 21%
Employment of lodging managers is projected to grow 3.8% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 5,500 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Lodging Manager take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$57,547
per year · effective tax rate 16.9%
$4,796Monthly
$2,398Twice a month
$2,213Every 2 weeks
$27.67Hourly
- Federal income tax$6,405
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,294
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,004
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$57,547
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $40,070 | $19.26 | $34,376 |
| 25th percentile | $49,530 | $23.81 | $41,977 |
| Median (50th) | $69,250 | $33.29 | $57,547 |
| 75th percentile | $94,030 | $45.21 | $74,980 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $128,880 | $61.96 | $99,355 |
Lodging Manager salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $114,070 | +7.0% | $81,939 | $77,240 – $176,240 | 200 |
| New Jersey | $107,720 | +46.6% | $79,939 | $50,380 – $146,030 | 450 |
| Rhode Island | $106,630 | +1.7% | $80,381 | $66,000 – $120,990 | 110 |
| Washington | $101,350 | +16.6% | $80,130 | $69,530 – $190,480 | 450 |
| Massachusetts | $97,350 | +9.0% | $72,668 | $64,030 – $166,600 | — |
| Colorado | $91,750 | −1.6% | $70,048 | $56,990 – $190,420 | 1,100 |
| Vermont | $81,440 | +7.1% | $63,208 | $48,860 – $121,230 | 210 |
| Alaska | $80,060 | +11.4% | $65,152 | $47,070 – $99,950 | — |
| New York | $79,460 | +3.5% | $61,036 | $44,450 – $129,800 | 2,880 |
| New Hampshire | $79,210 | +20.1% | $64,554 | $41,880 – $124,120 | 90 |
| Minnesota | $78,890 | +6.3% | $60,488 | $47,990 – $113,920 | 250 |
| Nevada | $78,110 | +1.2% | $63,780 | $45,390 – $175,580 | 490 |
| Arizona | $77,670 | +3.6% | $61,738 | $43,770 – $125,150 | 680 |
| California | $76,950 | −0.1% | $59,020 | $46,150 – $143,430 | 5,070 |
| Connecticut | $76,940 | +3.8% | $60,301 | $52,150 – $107,430 | 210 |
| District of Columbia | $75,610 | +3.4% | $58,553 | $62,300 – $135,720 | 260 |
| Delaware | $73,850 | −1.4% | $57,250 | $52,000 – $104,890 | 130 |
| Wisconsin | $73,590 | +13.4% | $58,081 | $39,070 – $125,960 | 1,130 |
| Maryland | $73,260 | −5.8% | $57,252 | $42,430 – $125,160 | 440 |
| West Virginia | $72,800 | +1.2% | $57,471 | $44,200 – $99,990 | 180 |
| Alabama | $69,420 | −11.5% | $54,461 | $45,750 – $104,370 | 570 |
| Florida | $69,120 | +7.5% | $57,456 | $38,560 – $153,310 | 4,790 |
| Nebraska | $67,990 | +37.7% | $54,447 | $49,990 – $96,250 | 330 |
| New Mexico | $67,320 | +19.3% | $54,191 | $43,740 – $93,590 | 370 |
| Indiana | $67,070 | +10.2% | $54,065 | $43,680 – $102,720 | 570 |
| Utah | $67,060 | +4.5% | $53,955 | $48,720 – $135,050 | — |
| Virginia | $66,990 | +7.2% | $52,920 | $38,640 – $166,500 | — |
| Montana | $66,580 | −0.2% | $53,268 | $44,690 – $95,980 | 670 |
| Idaho | $65,390 | −13.9% | $52,363 | $57,940 – $108,750 | 70 |
| Kansas | $64,220 | −3.6% | $50,997 | $49,090 – $144,730 | 300 |
| North Carolina | $63,860 | +5.3% | $51,452 | $27,030 – $100,520 | 1,460 |
| Oregon | $63,220 | −12.2% | $48,275 | $44,260 – $99,880 | 1,170 |
| Tennessee | $63,050 | +27.7% | $52,841 | $43,040 – $125,710 | 610 |
| Louisiana | $63,000 | +4.7% | $51,297 | $38,850 – $91,030 | 380 |
| South Carolina | $62,990 | +3.8% | $50,170 | $37,950 – $113,110 | 640 |
| North Dakota | $62,770 | +2.5% | $52,616 | $18,710 – $93,730 | 270 |
| Mississippi | $62,550 | — | $50,669 | $36,730 – $107,040 | 290 |
| Maine | $62,400 | −2.9% | $49,288 | $38,640 – $105,380 | 740 |
| Texas | $62,000 | −12.0% | $51,997 | $31,670 – $126,610 | 3,900 |
| South Dakota | $61,920 | +5.8% | $51,933 | $48,690 – $81,160 | 310 |
| Illinois | $61,530 | +7.3% | $48,718 | $37,320 – $101,980 | 740 |
| Wyoming | $61,190 | −4.8% | $51,346 | $45,800 – $106,790 | 420 |
| Georgia | $61,060 | −0.8% | $48,695 | $41,600 – $125,360 | 1,580 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,980 | −1.4% | $49,305 | $37,790 – $86,200 | — |
| Iowa | $59,680 | +7.5% | $48,517 | $43,000 – $91,050 | 410 |
| Kentucky | $59,440 | +20.1% | $47,977 | $37,150 – $94,360 | — |
| Michigan | $58,970 | +3.5% | $47,307 | $33,920 – $102,610 | — |
| Oklahoma | $50,740 | +5.7% | $41,212 | $25,960 – $76,770 | 440 |
| Ohio | $48,690 | −16.7% | $40,746 | $36,530 – $97,300 | 1,490 |
| Missouri | $46,880 | −17.2% | $38,582 | $41,890 – $105,330 | 170 |
| Arkansas | $45,870 | −0.2% | $37,460 | $34,590 – $96,010 | 480 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Food Service Manager | $69,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Personal Service Managers, All Other | $69,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $69,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Funeral Home Manager | $78,790 | Associate's degree | +4.1% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare | $59,300 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $79,520 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $80,390 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $89,900 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Gambling Manager | $93,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Emergency Management Director | $93,330 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lodging manager make?
The national median salary for lodging managers is $69,250 a year ($33.29 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,070 and the top 10% earn over $128,880. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays lodging managers the most?
Hawaii has the highest median pay at $114,070.
How many lodging managers are there in the U.S.?
About 42,620 people work as lodging managers nationwide.