A hospitality manager is an umbrella for many careers in the hospitality industry, such as facilities, PR, restaurant, and casino managers. One of the most common hospitality careers is hotel manager.
These managers are responsible for keeping a hotel running smoothly by scheduling staff, addressing customer concerns, and managing inventory. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), hotel managers earn a median salary of $65,360 which equates to an hourly rate of $31.
Lodging Managers
10%$39,270
25%$49,380
50%$65,360Median
75%$87,930
90%$127,090
Median Hourly Wage$31
Job growth6.7%
Total Employment41,980
State
Median Salary
Bottom 10%
Top 10%
Alabama
$68,070
$38,000
$92,720
Alaska
$67,180
$36,310
$95,750
Arizona
$62,100
$41,070
$121,970
Arkansas
$44,970
$35,010
$67,860
California
$74,660
$40,990
$151,180
Colorado
$97,760
$60,550
$160,500
Connecticut
$108,280
$60,640
$187,640
Delaware
$77,690
$57,720
$103,540
District of Columbia
$75,350
$60,670
$138,770
Florida
$76,580
$44,190
$160,240
Georgia
$62,440
$40,150
$92,140
Hawaii
$104,900
$80,740
$179,080
Idaho
$66,020
$38,450
$102,130
Illinois
$57,980
$37,280
$128,550
Indiana
$51,240
$35,840
$83,580
Iowa
$49,240
$36,480
$85,530
Kansas
$58,220
$39,850
$125,890
Kentucky
$51,520
$34,490
$80,430
Louisiana
$59,630
$31,340
$102,110
Maine
$73,580
$43,370
$110,410
Maryland
$64,790
$46,580
$125,070
Massachusetts
$78,830
$51,950
$161,770
Michigan
$68,000
$41,760
$93,540
Minnesota
$71,900
$39,780
$101,400
Missouri
$56,500
$43,430
$115,700
Montana
$59,630
$47,820
$77,240
Nebraska
$46,000
$37,700
$82,670
Nevada
$62,950
$40,560
$140,000
New Hampshire
$65,510
$39,130
$115,930
New Jersey
$69,610
$41,910
$124,910
New Mexico
$64,600
$46,210
$120,420
New York
$78,510
$57,340
$161,150
North Carolina
$61,750
$36,560
$98,860
North Dakota
$59,340
$26,000
$77,030
Ohio
$49,350
$33,660
$97,830
Oklahoma
$52,540
$38,790
$76,370
Oregon
$55,860
$38,490
$82,860
Pennsylvania
$59,060
$40,730
$98,310
Rhode Island
$80,620
$58,160
$115,280
South Carolina
$69,030
$48,030
$181,120
South Dakota
$61,910
$46,470
$83,110
Tennessee
$51,080
$38,000
$100,290
Texas
$57,680
$38,750
$102,040
Utah
$76,420
$49,710
$111,020
Vermont
$71,800
$32,730
$101,390
Virginia
$69,390
$39,890
$118,440
Washington
$67,980
$43,790
$124,240
West Virginia
$60,230
$39,350
$93,880
Wisconsin
$60,090
$38,290
$96,590
Wyoming
$62,330
$33,990
$137,860
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2023 median salary; projected job growth through 2032. Actual salaries vary depending on location, level of education, years of experience, work environment, and other factors. Salaries may differ even more for those who are self-employed or work part time.
How do hospitality management salaries compare to other roles in hospitality?
There are many other management careers in the hospitality industry, and some are growing at a similar rate or significantly faster than hotel managers. Here's a look at four other careers with BLS salaries and projected job growth tthrough 2032.
Meeting, convention, and event planners help book, plan, and oversee events like weddings, conferences, and conventions.
Median annual salary: $56,920
Median hourly rate: $27
Job growth: 7.5%
Restaurant managers keep restaurants running smoothly by managing staff schedules, ordering supplies, addressing customer concerns, and ensuring food is handled appropriately and safely.
Median annual salary: $63,060
Median hourly rate: $30
Job growth: 0.5%
Facilities managers oversee a property like a casino, hotel, or resort and schedule maintenance and repairs. They also make sure departments have the supplies and equipment they need and keep the property safe.
Median annual salary: $102,340
Median hourly rate: $49
Job growth: 4.6%
Marketing and PR managers work with businesses like resorts, hotels, and entertainment venues, helping to maintain the business' image through branding, advertising, social media campaigns, and other marketing efforts.
Median annual salary: $157,620
Median hourly rate: $76
Job growth: 6.6%
How do they compare to other management roles?
Hospitality manager salaries can vary when compared to managerial salaries for other roles or in other industries. This chart shows how a hotel manager's median annual salary stacks up against some other professions.
Career
Median Annual Salary
Lodging Managers
$65,360
Human Resources Managers
$136,350
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
$62,850
Marketing Managers
$157,620
Keep in mind that when it comes to your career, salary is only one consideration. You may want to weigh salaries when deciding which hospitality field is right for you, but it's important to also think about the lifestyle that you prefer, the types of challenges you enjoy, and the type of work that you'll find most rewarding.
What factors affect hospitality earnings?
Many factors beyond your job title can affect your salary, including where you live and your employer.
Experience
Experience tends to have the greatest influence on your earning potential, especially if it's quantifiable and demonstrates success, says May Silvers, who worked as a director of catering and event planning at several luxury hotels before starting her own company, M2 Hospitality, in 2012.
"If you're in a sales position, and you have a degree from a hospitality school but you have no certification for the position and no proven record of the sales you've brought in previously, they won't offer you as high a pay rate," says Silvers. "With previous experience, an employer will compensate you more."
Another quantifiable example she cites is experience in a busy setting, such as a restaurant or hotel. "If you used to work or intern in a high-volume, high-end location, you (could) be paid a lot more," says Silvers, who started her career as a food and beverage trainee at the historic Raffles Hotel in Singapore.
Experience that you can quantify and that demonstrates success, such as in sales, can help you earn a higher salary than someone who's just starting out.
Education
Most hospitality manager positions typically require a bachelor's degree. The school you attend could play a role in your being hired for a position and could affect your salary as well. Any degrees that you get beyond a bachelor's degree can demonstrate that you're invested in your career and can equip you with specialized skills and knowledge. For instance, a master's degree in hospitality can help you move up into senior roles and qualify for positions that pay more.
Certification
Professional certifications can influence your salary because they demonstrate expertise in a field or specialty. There are many available in the hospitality industry, depending on our field or specialty. One of the most valued hospitality certifications is Certified Meeting Planner (CMP), says Silvers.
"As an event planner with a CMP certification—the most widely recognized certification—then even if you graduated from a regular school and have no work experience, that certification will put your foot in the door and give you more pay compared to someone who could be working in a junior position for a year without the CMP title," says Silvers.
