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Lodging Managers

Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $69,250/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$40,070$128,880

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: +3.4% projected growth, 20242034 — about as fast as average.

About 5,400 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
Service OrientationActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingManagement of Personnel ResourcesWritingNegotiationReading ComprehensionCoordinationCritical Thinking
Top knowledge areas
English LanguageAdministration and ManagementPersonnel and Human ResourcesCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsSales and MarketingAdministrativeComputers and Electronics
Core tasks

Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services, and resolve occupants' complaints.

Participate in financial activities, such as the setting of room rates, the establishment of budgets, and the allocation of funds to departments.

Confer and cooperate with other managers to ensure coordination of hotel activities.

Greet and register guests.

Monitor the revenue activity of the hotel or facility.

Manage and maintain temporary or permanent lodging facilities.

Train staff members.

Observe and monitor staff performance to ensure efficient operations and adherence to facility's policies and procedures.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Lodging Managers?

The median pay for Lodging Managers is $69,250 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Lodging Managers?

Employment for Lodging Managers is projected to change +3.4% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.

What education is typically required for Lodging Managers?

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

How many job openings are there each year for Lodging Managers?

About 5,400 openings per year, on average, over the decade.