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The national median salary for Lodging Managers is $68,141 per year ($32.76/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $50,045 and $90,667 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $126,984 per year. There are approximately 41,350 lodging managers employed in the United States.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.
Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+3.4%
About as fast as average
Annual openings
5K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
52K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
3% from new growth97% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Traveler Accommodation
NAICS 721100
36K
$67,030
RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps
NAICS 721200
2K
$56,170
Management of Companies and Enterprises
NAICS 551100
740
$120,930
Office Administrative Services
NAICS 561100
530
$85,380
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
NAICS 713900
410
$76,650
Wage range across top 5 industries: $56,170 to $120,930 (115% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$18.99
$39,499
P25
$24.06
$50,045
P50MEDIAN
$32.76
$68,141
P75
$43.59
$90,667
P90
$61.05
$126,984
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · other sector
Active
Openings Rate
3.4%
Quits Rate
2.0%
The labor market rebounded in March: hires jumped to 5.6M (+655K) and separations rose to 5.4M (+356K), both more than offsetting February's drop. Job openings held at 6.9M. Quits ticked to 2.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average lodging managers salary?
The national median salary for Lodging Managers is $68,141 per year ($32.76/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $50,045 and $90,667 annually.
How much do top-earning lodging managers make?
The 90th percentile salary for Lodging Managers is $126,984 per year ($61.05/hr). The 75th percentile is $90,667 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for lodging managers?
Entry-level Lodging Managers (10th percentile) earn approximately $39,499 per year ($18.99/hr). The 25th percentile is $50,045 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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