SOC 11-9081 · May 2025 · United States
Lodging Managers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Lodging Managers across the United States is $69,250 per year, measured over 42,620 jobs. The highest state median is in Hawaii, at $114,070.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
The next ten years
Projected to grow about as fast as average
- Change in jobs, 2024 to 2034
- +3.4%
- Openings per year
- 5,400
- Typical entry-level education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- Less than 5 years
Includes jobs opened by workers leaving the occupation, not only new positions.
19.1% of people in this occupation work for themselves.
Projections are based on 2024 employment and run to 2034. The wages above are from the May 2025 survey, a separate BLS programme on a different release cycle, so the two are not two views of one dataset.
Where the pay is highest for Lodging Managers
Pay for this occupation varies by 148.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Hawaii pays $114,070 and Arkansas pays $45,870.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $114,070 | 200 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $107,720 | 450 | |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $106,630 | 110 | |
| 4 | Washington | $101,350 | 450 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $97,350 | — | |
| 6 | Colorado | $91,750 | 1,100 | |
| 7 | Vermont | $81,440 | 210 | |
| 8 | Alaska | $80,060 | — | |
| 9 | New York | $79,460 | 2,880 | |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $79,210 | 90 |
States with the most Lodging Managers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 5,070 | $76,950 | |
| 2 | Florida | 4,790 | $69,120 | |
| 3 | Texas | 3,900 | $62,000 | |
| 4 | New York | 2,880 | $79,460 | |
| 5 | Georgia | 1,580 | $61,060 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 1,490 | $48,690 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 1,460 | $63,860 | |
| 8 | Oregon | 1,170 | $63,220 | |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 1,130 | $73,590 | |
| 10 | Colorado | 1,100 | $91,750 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $129,230 | 220 |
| 2 | Urban Honolulu | $115,190 | 70 |
| 3 | Kahului | $106,940 | 70 |
| 4 | Atlantic City | $106,040 | 110 |
| 5 | Burlington | $102,180 | 40 |
| 6 | Napa | $100,350 | 80 |
| 7 | Providence | $98,300 | 120 |
| 8 | Boston | $97,860 | — |
| 9 | Barnstable Town | $97,390 | 60 |
| 10 | Denver | $96,470 | 390 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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