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.
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 |
Best cities for lodging managers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $94,030 | $70,473 | $62,607 | 1,910 |
| 2 | Orlando, FL | $71,620 | $59,215 | $58,387 | 900 |
| 3 | San Francisco, CA | $89,010 | $66,243 | $57,297 | 660 |
| 4 | Houston, TX | $64,960 | $54,375 | $55,131 | 750 |
| 5 | Miami, FL | $76,860 | $62,901 | $55,101 | 1,160 |
| 6 | Washington, DC | $77,600 | $59,794 | $54,915 | 670 |
| 7 | Dallas, TX | $66,280 | $55,436 | $53,774 | 1,140 |
| 8 | San Diego, CA | $78,800 | $60,143 | $53,753 | 500 |
| 9 | Tampa, FL | $64,780 | $54,231 | $53,752 | 470 |
| 10 | Riverside, CA | $70,900 | $55,327 | $51,978 | 550 |
| 11 | Los Angeles, CA | $75,930 | $58,397 | $51,422 | 1,480 |
| 12 | Atlanta, GA | $64,060 | $50,950 | $50,921 | 920 |
| 13 | Chicago, IL | $62,650 | $49,563 | $47,843 | 550 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $94,030
- San Francisco, CA — $89,010
- San Diego, CA — $78,800
- Washington, DC — $77,600
- Miami, FL — $76,860
- Los Angeles, CA — $75,930
- Orlando, FL — $71,620
- Riverside, CA — $70,900
- Dallas, TX — $66,280
- Houston, TX — $64,960
- Tampa, FL — $64,780
- Atlanta, GA — $64,060
- Chicago, IL — $62,650
Lodging Manager salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $114,070 | $81,939 | $77,240 – $176,240 | 200 |
| New Jersey | $107,720 | $79,939 | $50,380 – $146,030 | 450 |
| Rhode Island | $106,630 | $80,381 | $66,000 – $120,990 | 110 |
| Washington | $101,350 | $80,130 | $69,530 – $190,480 | 450 |
| Massachusetts | $97,350 | $72,668 | $64,030 – $166,600 | — |
| Colorado | $91,750 | $70,048 | $56,990 – $190,420 | 1,100 |
| Vermont | $81,440 | $63,208 | $48,860 – $121,230 | 210 |
| Alaska | $80,060 | $65,152 | $47,070 – $99,950 | — |
| New York | $79,460 | $61,036 | $44,450 – $129,800 | 2,880 |
| New Hampshire | $79,210 | $64,554 | $41,880 – $124,120 | 90 |
| Minnesota | $78,890 | $60,488 | $47,990 – $113,920 | 250 |
| Nevada | $78,110 | $63,780 | $45,390 – $175,580 | 490 |
| Arizona | $77,670 | $61,738 | $43,770 – $125,150 | 680 |
| California | $76,950 | $59,020 | $46,150 – $143,430 | 5,070 |
| Connecticut | $76,940 | $60,301 | $52,150 – $107,430 | 210 |
| District of Columbia | $75,610 | $58,553 | $62,300 – $135,720 | 260 |
| Delaware | $73,850 | $57,250 | $52,000 – $104,890 | 130 |
| Wisconsin | $73,590 | $58,081 | $39,070 – $125,960 | 1,130 |
| Maryland | $73,260 | $57,252 | $42,430 – $125,160 | 440 |
| West Virginia | $72,800 | $57,471 | $44,200 – $99,990 | 180 |
| Alabama | $69,420 | $54,461 | $45,750 – $104,370 | 570 |
| Florida | $69,120 | $57,456 | $38,560 – $153,310 | 4,790 |
| Nebraska | $67,990 | $54,447 | $49,990 – $96,250 | 330 |
| New Mexico | $67,320 | $54,191 | $43,740 – $93,590 | 370 |
| Indiana | $67,070 | $54,065 | $43,680 – $102,720 | 570 |
| Utah | $67,060 | $53,955 | $48,720 – $135,050 | — |
| Virginia | $66,990 | $52,920 | $38,640 – $166,500 | — |
| Montana | $66,580 | $53,268 | $44,690 – $95,980 | 670 |
| Idaho | $65,390 | $52,363 | $57,940 – $108,750 | 70 |
| Kansas | $64,220 | $50,997 | $49,090 – $144,730 | 300 |
| North Carolina | $63,860 | $51,452 | $27,030 – $100,520 | 1,460 |
| Oregon | $63,220 | $48,275 | $44,260 – $99,880 | 1,170 |
| Tennessee | $63,050 | $52,841 | $43,040 – $125,710 | 610 |
| Louisiana | $63,000 | $51,297 | $38,850 – $91,030 | 380 |
| South Carolina | $62,990 | $50,170 | $37,950 – $113,110 | 640 |
| North Dakota | $62,770 | $52,616 | $18,710 – $93,730 | 270 |
| Mississippi | $62,550 | $50,669 | $36,730 – $107,040 | 290 |
| Maine | $62,400 | $49,288 | $38,640 – $105,380 | 740 |
| Texas | $62,000 | $51,997 | $31,670 – $126,610 | 3,900 |
| South Dakota | $61,920 | $51,933 | $48,690 – $81,160 | 310 |
| Illinois | $61,530 | $48,718 | $37,320 – $101,980 | 740 |
| Wyoming | $61,190 | $51,346 | $45,800 – $106,790 | 420 |
| Georgia | $61,060 | $48,695 | $41,600 – $125,360 | 1,580 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,980 | $49,305 | $37,790 – $86,200 | — |
| Iowa | $59,680 | $48,517 | $43,000 – $91,050 | 410 |
| Kentucky | $59,440 | $47,977 | $37,150 – $94,360 | — |
| Michigan | $58,970 | $47,307 | $33,920 – $102,610 | — |
| Oklahoma | $50,740 | $41,212 | $25,960 – $76,770 | 440 |
| Ohio | $48,690 | $40,746 | $36,530 – $97,300 | 1,490 |
| Missouri | $46,880 | $38,582 | $41,890 – $105,330 | 170 |
| Arkansas | $45,870 | $37,460 | $34,590 – $96,010 | 480 |
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. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many lodging managers are there in the U.S.?
About 42,620 people work as lodging managers nationwide.