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Lodging managers

Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information

Median Salary

$68,130

~$33/hr · ~$5,678/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
Kahului-Wailuku, HIBEST VALUE	$111,710	Above avg (107.2)	$104,214
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$103,250	Average (101.5)	$101,713
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$105,470	Above avg (106.4)	$99,163
Boulder, CO	$94,840	Average (100.6)	$94,261
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$96,060	Average (102.5)	$93,726
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$97,740	Above avg (105.8)	$92,410
Canton-Massillon, OH	$79,670	Below avg (88.6)	$89,917
Mobile, AL	$79,520	Below avg (88.7)	$89,612
Birmingham, AL	$81,980	Below avg (91.8)	$89,337
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$90,080	Average (100.9)	$89,254
Montgomery, AL	$80,120	Below avg (89.9)	$89,085
Tuscaloosa, AL	$78,340	Below avg (89.1)	$87,917
Barnstable Town, MA	$93,590	Above avg (106.5)	$87,888
Napa, CA	$97,520	Above avg (111.8)	$87,207
Huntsville, AL	$81,290	Below avg (93.8)	$86,655