Career Profile Lodging Managers Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $71,500 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Lodging managers ensure that traveling guests have a pleasant experience at their establishment with accommodations. They also ensure that the business is run efficiently and profitably. General Information Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations. Excludes Food Service Managers (11-9051) in lodging establishments. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Lodging Managers Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 34 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 34 openings per year are projected for Lodging Managers. +14.7% Employment Change Employment for Lodging Managers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.7% between 2023 and 2028. $34.36 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $34.36/hour. Entry level workers are paid $22.60, while experienced workers are paid $46.35. The median wage is above average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 223 Lodging Managers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 256. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Lodging Managers are Traveler Accommodation, Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Lodging Managers include English Language, Administration and Management, and Personnel and Human Resources. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Lodging Managers is Bachelor's. 75% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
