Lodging Managers Salary by State
The national median pay for lodging managers is $69,250 a year. By state, it ranges from $45,870 in Arkansas to $114,070 in Hawaii.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $40,070
- 25th percentile
- $49,530
- Median
- $69,250
- 75th percentile
- $94,030
- Top 10%
- $128,880
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 42,620 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $114,070 | +65% | $77,240 | $176,240 | 200 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $107,720 | +56% | $50,380 | $146,030 | 450 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $106,630 | +54% | $66,000 | $120,990 | 110 |
| 4 | Washington | $101,350 | +46% | $69,530 | $190,480 | 450 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $97,350 | +41% | $64,030 | $166,600 | Not published |
| 6 | Colorado | $91,750 | +32% | $56,990 | $190,420 | 1,100 |
| 7 | Vermont | $81,440 | +18% | $48,860 | $121,230 | 210 |
| 8 | Alaska | $80,060 | +16% | $47,070 | $99,950 | Not published |
| 9 | New York | $79,460 | +15% | $44,450 | $129,800 | 2,880 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $79,210 | +14% | $41,880 | $124,120 | 90 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $78,890 | +14% | $47,990 | $113,920 | 250 |
| 12 | Nevada | $78,110 | +13% | $45,390 | $175,580 | 490 |
| 13 | Arizona | $77,670 | +12% | $43,770 | $125,150 | 680 |
| 14 | California | $76,950 | +11% | $46,150 | $143,430 | 5,070 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $76,940 | +11% | $52,150 | $107,430 | 210 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $75,610 | +9% | $62,300 | $135,720 | 260 |
| 17 | Delaware | $73,850 | +7% | $52,000 | $104,890 | 130 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $73,590 | +6% | $39,070 | $125,960 | 1,130 |
| 19 | Maryland | $73,260 | +6% | $42,430 | $125,160 | 440 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $72,800 | +5% | $44,200 | $99,990 | 180 |
| 21 | Alabama | $69,420 | 0% | $45,750 | $104,370 | 570 |
| 22 | Florida | $69,120 | 0% | $38,560 | $153,310 | 4,790 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $67,990 | −2% | $49,990 | $96,250 | 330 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $67,320 | −3% | $43,740 | $93,590 | 370 |
| 25 | Indiana | $67,070 | −3% | $43,680 | $102,720 | 570 |
| 26 | Utah | $67,060 | −3% | $48,720 | $135,050 | Not published |
| 27 | Virginia | $66,990 | −3% | $38,640 | $166,500 | Not published |
| 28 | Montana | $66,580 | −4% | $44,690 | $95,980 | 670 |
| 29 | Idaho | $65,390 | −6% | $57,940 | $108,750 | 70 |
| 30 | Kansas | $64,220 | −7% | $49,090 | $144,730 | 300 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $63,860 | −8% | $27,030 | $100,520 | 1,460 |
| 32 | Oregon | $63,220 | −9% | $44,260 | $99,880 | 1,170 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $63,050 | −9% | $43,040 | $125,710 | 610 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $63,000 | −9% | $38,850 | $91,030 | 380 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $62,990 | −9% | $37,950 | $113,110 | 640 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $62,770 | −9% | $18,710 | $93,730 | 270 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $62,550 | −10% | $36,730 | $107,040 | 290 |
| 38 | Maine | $62,400 | −10% | $38,640 | $105,380 | 740 |
| 39 | Texas | $62,000 | −10% | $31,670 | $126,610 | 3,900 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $61,920 | −11% | $48,690 | $81,160 | 310 |
| 41 | Illinois | $61,530 | −11% | $37,320 | $101,980 | 740 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $61,190 | −12% | $45,800 | $106,790 | 420 |
| 43 | Georgia | $61,060 | −12% | $41,600 | $125,360 | 1,580 |
| 44 | Pennsylvania | $60,980 | −12% | $37,790 | $86,200 | Not published |
| 45 | Iowa | $59,680 | −14% | $43,000 | $91,050 | 410 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $59,440 | −14% | $37,150 | $94,360 | Not published |
| 47 | Michigan | $58,970 | −15% | $33,920 | $102,610 | Not published |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $50,740 | −27% | $25,960 | $76,770 | 440 |
| 49 | Ohio | $48,690 | −30% | $36,530 | $97,300 | 1,490 |
| 50 | Missouri | $46,880 | −32% | $41,890 | $105,330 | 170 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $45,870 | −34% | $34,590 | $96,010 | 480 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Lodging Managers salary questions
Which state pays lodging managers the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $114,070 a year (+65% vs. the national median of $69,250). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays lodging managers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $45,870 a year (−34% vs. national).
Where do most lodging managers work?
California has the most jobs, about 5,070, with a median of $76,950.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.