Lodging Managers
SOC 11-9081 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Lodging Managers is $65,360, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $76,790, and an estimated 41,980 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +15.3% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -2% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 3.4% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Lodging Managers has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $65,360 | $65,360 | 41,980 |
| 2022 | $61,910 | $64,458 | 39,870 |
| 2021 | $59,430 | $66,828 | 35,920 |
| 2020 | $56,670 | $66,718 | 31,790 |
Nominal change
+15.3%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-2%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+3.4%
Faster than average
Employment 2024
52,000
Projected 2034
53,800
Annual Openings
5,400
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Lodging Managers earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $65,360. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $120,200 | +83.9% | 40 |
| Connecticut | $108,280 | +65.7% | 90 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $106,270 | +62.6% | 200 |
| Hawaii | $104,900 | +60.5% | 200 |
| Colorado | $97,760 | +49.6% | 1,040 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $83,080 | +27.1% | 90 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $82,850 | +26.8% | 50 |
| Rhode Island | $80,620 | +23.3% | 120 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $79,950 | +22.3% | 50 |
| Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area | $79,180 | +21.1% | — |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$39,270
25th Pct
$49,380
Median
$65,360
75th Pct
$87,930
90th Pct
$127,090
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riggs Hotel LLC | DC | 2 | $61,000 |
| Boca Raton, LLC | FL | 1 | $55,000 |
| Aspen Skiing Company | CO | 1 | $85,220 |
| Six Continents Hotels, Inc. (InterContinental Hotels Group) | TX | 1 | $71,662 |
| Shivam Enterprise LLC | AZ | 1 | $60,000 |
| MET II Hotel LLC | FL | 1 | $54,725 |
| STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE, LLC | HI | 1 | $115,639 |
| TRH Hospitality LLC | NY | 1 | $100,000 |
| Georgetown Washington DC Inn LLC | DC | 1 | $55,078 |
| Hotel Nikko of San Francisco, Inc. | CA | 1 | $70,021 |
| CRESTVIEW MANAGEMENT, LLC | AZ | 1 | $77,406 |
| DHG Manager, LLC | NY | 1 | $69,000 |
| Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Inc. | FL | 1 | $70,325 |
| Rosewood Hotels & Resorts L.L.C. | NY | 1 | $200,000 |
| Hotel Jerome, Inc. | CO | 1 | $83,200 |
| P&A Corporation | MP | 1 | $40,310 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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