Lodging Managers
Lodging Managers (SOC 11-9081) earn a median $69,250 a year ($33.29 an hour) in the United States, with 42,620 employed as of May 2025; the highest-paying state is Hawaii.
What lodging managers do
Lodging managers run organizations or departments that provide lodging and other accommodations, such as hotels. Some oversee an entire property, while others direct a single department. The work includes answering questions about hotel policies and services, resolving guest complaints, greeting and registering guests, and monitoring the revenue the property is earning. Managers take part in financial decisions such as setting room rates and establishing budgets, and they confer with other managers so the property's departments operate in coordination. They also train staff and monitor performance to keep operations efficient and consistent with facility policies. Titles include accommodations manager, hotel manager, and bed and breakfast innkeeper. Food service managers who work in a hotel's restaurant are classified separately, and property, real estate, and community association managers, who handle long-term rentals and ownership matters, are another occupation. Temporary or permanent lodging facilities are also theirs to manage and maintain.
Typical entry: O*NET respondents most often report a bachelor's degree as the typical level of education for this occupation.
Also called: Accommodations General Manager, Accommodations Manager, Agricultural Labor Camp Manager, Apartment Coordinator, Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper.
National wage percentiles, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $19.27 | $23.81 | $33.29 | $45.21 | $61.96 | $37.86 | 42,620 |
| Annual | $40,070 | $49,530 | $69,250 | $94,030 | $128,880 | $78,740 | ||
Employment per 1,000 jobs and the location quotient are area measures; they appear in the state and metro tables below. To see what a wage in this range leaves after tax, use FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Where lodging managers earn and work most
Five highest-paying states
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Hawaii | Hourly | $37.13 | $44.20 | $54.84 | $64.45 | $84.73 | $58.26 | 200 | 0.32 | 1.16 |
| Annual | $77,240 | $91,930 | $114,070 | $134,060 | $176,240 | $121,190 | ||||
| New Jersey | Hourly | $24.22 | $36.39 | $51.79 | $58.10 | $70.21 | $51.19 | 450 | 0.11 | 0.38 |
| Annual | $50,380 | $75,680 | $107,720 | $120,860 | $146,030 | $106,460 | ||||
| Rhode Island | Hourly | $31.73 | $37.55 | $51.26 | $56.66 | $58.17 | $47.10 | 110 | 0.21 | 0.78 |
| Annual | $66,000 | $78,110 | $106,630 | $117,860 | $120,990 | $97,970 | ||||
| Washington | Hourly | $33.43 | $37.31 | $48.72 | $84.13 | $91.58 | $57.37 | 450 | 0.13 | 0.46 |
| Annual | $69,530 | $77,610 | $101,350 | $174,990 | $190,480 | $119,330 | ||||
| Massachusetts | Hourly | $30.78 | $36.22 | $46.81 | $60.18 | $80.10 | $51.79 | ** | ** | ** |
| Annual | $64,030 | $75,350 | $97,350 | $125,180 | $166,600 | $107,720 | ||||
Five states with the most jobs
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| California | Hourly | $22.19 | $30.14 | $37.00 | $47.92 | $68.96 | $42.87 | 5,070 | 0.28 | 1.02 |
| Annual | $46,150 | $62,690 | $76,950 | $99,670 | $143,430 | $89,170 | ||||
| Florida | Hourly | $18.54 | $23.31 | $33.23 | $48.31 | $73.71 | $39.86 | 4,790 | 0.48 | 1.76 |
| Annual | $38,560 | $48,490 | $69,120 | $100,490 | $153,310 | $82,920 | ||||
| Texas | Hourly | $15.23 | $20.87 | $29.81 | $38.80 | $60.87 | $34.69 | 3,900 | 0.28 | 1.01 |
| Annual | $31,670 | $43,420 | $62,000 | $80,700 | $126,610 | $72,150 | ||||
| New York | Hourly | $21.37 | $29.55 | $38.20 | $48.18 | $62.41 | $42.22 | 2,880 | 0.30 | 1.09 |
| Annual | $44,450 | $61,460 | $79,460 | $100,220 | $129,800 | $87,810 | ||||
| Georgia | Hourly | $20.00 | $20.12 | $29.36 | $43.49 | $60.27 | $34.73 | 1,580 | 0.32 | 1.18 |
| Annual | $41,600 | $41,840 | $61,060 | $90,460 | $125,360 | $72,240 | ||||
Five highest-paying metropolitan areas
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | Hourly | $34.53 | $38.90 | $62.13 | $91.58 | $91.58 | $63.31 | 220 | 0.11 | 0.39 |
| Annual | $71,830 | $80,910 | $129,230 | $190,480 | $190,480 | $131,680 | ||||
| Urban Honolulu, HI | Hourly | $40.92 | $43.17 | $55.38 | $64.37 | $82.17 | $57.02 | 70 | 0.17 | 0.60 |
| Annual | $85,100 | $89,800 | $115,190 | $133,890 | $170,920 | $118,610 | ||||
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | Hourly | $37.68 | $45.88 | $51.42 | $65.11 | $95.57 | $58.07 | 70 | 0.89 | 3.25 |
| Annual | $78,370 | $95,420 | $106,940 | $135,420 | $198,780 | $120,780 | ||||
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | Hourly | $27.46 | $42.24 | $50.98 | $56.66 | $76.06 | $51.23 | 110 | 0.64 | 2.32 |
| Annual | $57,120 | $87,860 | $106,040 | $117,840 | $158,210 | $106,550 | ||||
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | Hourly | $31.10 | $36.51 | $49.12 | $55.57 | $55.58 | $45.42 | 40 | 0.37 | 1.34 |
| Annual | $64,690 | $75,940 | $102,180 | $115,580 | $115,610 | $94,480 | ||||
Five metropolitan areas with the most jobs
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | Hourly | $22.71 | $34.68 | $45.21 | $57.69 | $74.58 | $47.68 | 1,910 | 0.20 | 0.73 |
| Annual | $47,250 | $72,140 | $94,030 | $119,990 | $155,120 | $99,170 | ||||
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | Hourly | $21.97 | $30.00 | $36.51 | $48.20 | $69.33 | $42.81 | 1,480 | 0.24 | 0.86 |
| Annual | $45,690 | $62,400 | $75,930 | $100,250 | $144,210 | $89,050 | ||||
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | Hourly | $20.90 | $24.36 | $36.95 | $60.60 | $78.81 | $44.31 | 1,160 | 0.41 | 1.50 |
| Annual | $43,460 | $50,660 | $76,860 | $126,040 | $163,920 | $92,170 | ||||
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | Hourly | $15.86 | $22.59 | $31.87 | $51.82 | $83.75 | $40.21 | 1,140 | 0.28 | 1.02 |
| Annual | $32,990 | $46,990 | $66,280 | $107,780 | $174,200 | $83,630 | ||||
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | Hourly | $20.00 | $20.00 | $30.80 | $44.13 | $62.57 | $36.68 | 920 | 0.32 | 1.16 |
| Annual | $41,600 | $41,600 | $64,060 | $91,780 | $130,140 | $76,290 | ||||
Top industries employing lodging managers
Traveler Accommodation employ 84.6% of lodging managers nationally (36,070 jobs) at a median $67,890 a year ($32.64 an hour), followed by RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (4.1%) and Management of Companies and Enterprises (1.9%).
| Industry | Employment | Share of occupation | Median annual | Median hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traveler Accommodation NAICS 721100 | 36,070 | 84.6% | $67,890 | $32.64 |
| RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps NAICS 721200 | 1,730 | 4.1% | $59,330 | $28.52 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises NAICS 551100 | 800 | 1.9% | $105,720 | $50.83 |
| Office Administrative Services NAICS 561100 | 660 | 1.5% | $84,270 | $40.51 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries NAICS 713900 | 460 | 1.1% | $78,070 | $37.53 |
Share is the industry's employment over the occupation's national employment (42,620). Industries whose employment BLS withheld are not ranked.
Published medians, May 2021 to May 2025
BLS published a median annual wage of $59,430 for lodging managers in May 2021 and $69,250 in May 2025, with employment of 35,920 and 42,620.
| Release | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | $59,430 | $28.57 | 35,920 |
| May 2022 | $61,910 | $29.76 | 39,870 |
| May 2023 | $65,360 | $31.42 | 41,980 |
| May 2024 | $68,130 | $32.76 | 41,350 |
| May 2025 | $69,250 | $33.29 | 42,620 |
BLS does not design OEWS as a time series: each release pools three years of samples, and occupational classifications, area definitions and estimation methods change between releases, so a difference between two releases is not a measure of change over time. The figures are shown as published, side by side, and nothing is computed from them. See how often OEWS is updated.
Every state, by median wage
51 states and DC publish a row for this occupation. A linked state has its own page with the within-state metro table and comparison; the others appear here only.
| Rank | State | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii profile | $54.84 | $114,070 | $77,240 | $176,240 | 200 | 0.32 | 1.16 |
| 2 | New Jersey profile | $51.79 | $107,720 | $50,380 | $146,030 | 450 | 0.11 | 0.38 |
| 3 | Rhode Island profile | $51.26 | $106,630 | $66,000 | $120,990 | 110 | 0.21 | 0.78 |
| 4 | Washington profile | $48.72 | $101,350 | $69,530 | $190,480 | 450 | 0.13 | 0.46 |
| 5 | Massachusetts profile | $46.81 | $97,350 | $64,030 | $166,600 | ** | ** | ** |
| 6 | Colorado profile | $44.11 | $91,750 | $56,990 | $190,420 | 1,100 | 0.38 | 1.40 |
| 7 | Vermont profile | $39.16 | $81,440 | $48,860 | $121,230 | 210 | 0.68 | 2.50 |
| 8 | Alaska profile | $38.49 | $80,060 | $47,070 | $99,950 | ** | ** | ** |
| 9 | New York profile | $38.20 | $79,460 | $44,450 | $129,800 | 2,880 | 0.30 | 1.09 |
| 10 | New Hampshire profile | $38.08 | $79,210 | $41,880 | $124,120 | 90 | 0.13 | 0.48 |
| 11 | Minnesota profile | $37.93 | $78,890 | $47,990 | $113,920 | 250 | 0.09 | 0.31 |
| 12 | Nevada profile | $37.55 | $78,110 | $45,390 | $175,580 | 490 | 0.31 | 1.14 |
| 13 | Arizona profile | $37.34 | $77,670 | $43,770 | $125,150 | 680 | 0.21 | 0.77 |
| 14 | California profile | $37.00 | $76,950 | $46,150 | $143,430 | 5,070 | 0.28 | 1.02 |
| 15 | Connecticut profile | $36.99 | $76,940 | $52,150 | $107,430 | 210 | 0.13 | 0.46 |
| 16 | District of Columbia profile | $36.35 | $75,610 | $62,300 | $135,720 | 260 | 0.36 | 1.33 |
| 17 | Delaware profile | $35.51 | $73,850 | $52,000 | $104,890 | 130 | 0.27 | 0.97 |
| 18 | Wisconsin profile | $35.38 | $73,590 | $39,070 | $125,960 | 1,130 | 0.38 | 1.40 |
| 19 | Maryland profile | $35.22 | $73,260 | $42,430 | $125,160 | 440 | 0.16 | 0.58 |
| 20 | West Virginia profile | $35.00 | $72,800 | $44,200 | $99,990 | 180 | 0.25 | 0.93 |
| 21 | Alabama profile | $33.38 | $69,420 | $45,750 | $104,370 | 570 | 0.27 | 0.98 |
| 22 | Florida profile | $33.23 | $69,120 | $38,560 | $153,310 | 4,790 | 0.48 | 1.76 |
| 23 | Nebraska profile | $32.69 | $67,990 | $49,990 | $96,250 | 330 | 0.32 | 1.18 |
| 24 | New Mexico profile | $32.37 | $67,320 | $43,740 | $93,590 | 370 | 0.43 | 1.55 |
| 25 | Indiana profile | $32.25 | $67,070 | $43,680 | $102,720 | 570 | 0.18 | 0.64 |
| 26 | Utah profile | $32.24 | $67,060 | $48,720 | $135,050 | ** | ** | ** |
| 27 | Virginia profile | $32.21 | $66,990 | $38,640 | $166,500 | ** | ** | ** |
| 28 | Montana profile | $32.01 | $66,580 | $44,690 | $95,980 | 670 | 1.32 | 4.80 |
| 29 | Idaho profile | $31.44 | $65,390 | $57,940 | $108,750 | 70 | 0.08 | 0.29 |
| 30 | Kansas profile | $30.88 | $64,220 | $49,090 | $144,730 | 300 | 0.21 | 0.77 |
| 31 | North Carolina profile | $30.70 | $63,860 | $27,030 | $100,520 | 1,460 | 0.30 | 1.08 |
| 32 | Oregon profile | $30.40 | $63,220 | $44,260 | $99,880 | 1,170 | 0.60 | 2.18 |
| 33 | Tennessee profile | $30.31 | $63,050 | $43,040 | $125,710 | 610 | 0.19 | 0.67 |
| 34 | Louisiana profile | $30.29 | $63,000 | $38,850 | $91,030 | 380 | 0.20 | 0.72 |
| 35 | South Carolina profile | $30.29 | $62,990 | $37,950 | $113,110 | 640 | 0.28 | 1.01 |
| 36 | North Dakota profile | $30.18 | $62,770 | $18,710 | $93,730 | 270 | 0.63 | 2.31 |
| 37 | Mississippi profile | $30.07 | $62,550 | $36,730 | $107,040 | 290 | 0.25 | 0.90 |
| 38 | Maine profile | $30.00 | $62,400 | $38,640 | $105,380 | 740 | 1.15 | 4.19 |
| 39 | Texas profile | $29.81 | $62,000 | $31,670 | $126,610 | 3,900 | 0.28 | 1.01 |
| 40 | South Dakota profile | $29.77 | $61,920 | $48,690 | $81,160 | 310 | 0.67 | 2.45 |
| 41 | Illinois profile | $29.58 | $61,530 | $37,320 | $101,980 | 740 | 0.12 | 0.44 |
| 42 | Wyoming profile | $29.42 | $61,190 | $45,800 | $106,790 | 420 | 1.49 | 5.43 |
| 43 | Georgia profile | $29.36 | $61,060 | $41,600 | $125,360 | 1,580 | 0.32 | 1.18 |
| 44 | Pennsylvania profile | $29.32 | $60,980 | $37,790 | $86,200 | ** | ** | ** |
| 45 | Iowa profile | $28.69 | $59,680 | $43,000 | $91,050 | 410 | 0.26 | 0.96 |
| 46 | Kentucky profile | $28.58 | $59,440 | $37,150 | $94,360 | ** | ** | ** |
| 47 | Michigan profile | $28.35 | $58,970 | $33,920 | $102,610 | ** | ** | ** |
| 48 | Oklahoma profile | $24.40 | $50,740 | $25,960 | $76,770 | 440 | 0.26 | 0.93 |
| 49 | Ohio profile | $23.41 | $48,690 | $36,530 | $97,300 | 1,490 | 0.27 | 0.98 |
| 50 | Missouri profile | $22.54 | $46,880 | $41,890 | $105,330 | 170 | 0.06 | 0.21 |
| 51 | Arkansas profile | $22.05 | $45,870 | $34,590 | $96,010 | 480 | 0.37 | 1.35 |
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Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS 11-9081 Lodging Managers.
**- Employment estimate not available.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.
- Top industries: nat4d_M2025_dl.xlsx in oesm25in4.zip (BLS OEWS May 2025, national, 4-digit NAICS, cross-ownership). Employment is the industry's rounded total for this occupation; industries whose employment BLS withheld (**) are not ranked.
- Published medians: national_M2021_dl.xlsx to national_M2024_dl.xlsx in oesm21nat.zip to oesm24nat.zip (BLS OEWS May 2021 to May 2024, national, cross-industry, all ownerships) and the May 2025 spine. Each release is shown as published; nothing is computed between them.
Sources
- BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018, definition of 11-9081, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
- O*NET 30.1 Database, 11-9081.00, National Center for O*NET Development, USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0).
- OEWS May 2025 national industry-specific estimates, 4-digit NAICS (oesm25in4.zip), US Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
- OEWS May 2021 national estimates (oesm21nat.zip), US Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
- OEWS May 2022 national estimates (oesm22nat.zip), US Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
- OEWS May 2023 national estimates (oesm23nat.zip), US Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
- OEWS May 2024 national estimates (oesm24nat.zip), US Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
- OEWS May 2025 national estimates (oesm25nat.zip), the site's data spine, US Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
Includes information from O*NET 30.1 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, used under the CC BY 4.0 license.
Description written 2026-10-17 in our own words from the sources above.