Lodging managers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Lodging managers in the United States earn a median salary of $69,250 per year — about $33 per hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Roughly 52K people work in this occupation nationwide, with projected employment growth of +3%.
Median Salary
$69,250
~$33/hr · ~$5,771/mo
US Jobs
52K
As fast as average
AI & Automation Risk
5/10
Moderate
AI & Automation Risk
Moderate 5/10
Lodging managers perform a hybrid of digital knowledge work and physical site management. While AI can automate back-office tasks like revenue management, dynamic pricing, and staff scheduling, the core role requires physical inspections of facilities and high-stakes interpersonal conflict resolution with guests and staff that cannot be fully digitized.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WABEST VALUE | $129,230 | Above avg (112.7) | $114,636 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $106,040 | Average (98.9) | $107,214 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $115,190 | Above avg (111.4) | $103,380 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $102,180 | Average (100.8) | $101,416 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $106,940 | Above avg (107.2) | $99,764 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $98,300 | Average (101.5) | $96,837 |
| Boulder, CO | $95,640 | Average (100.6) | $95,056 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $97,390 | Above avg (106.5) | $91,456 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $96,470 | Above avg (105.8) | $91,209 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $79,410 | Below avg (87.2) | $91,086 |
| Worcester, MA | $93,720 | Average (103.0) | $91,006 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $82,840 | Below avg (91.9) | $90,186 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $80,240 | Below avg (89.1) | $90,049 |
| Napa, CA | $100,350 | Above avg (111.8) | $89,738 |
| Mobile, AL | $79,340 | Below avg (88.7) | $89,409 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
10-Year Growth
+3% (As fast as average)
Hourly Rate
~$33/hr
Monthly Income
~$5,771/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)