Career Profile
Lodging Managers
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.
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Lodging Managers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 34 openings per year are projected for Lodging Managers.
Employment Change
Employment for Lodging Managers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.7% between 2023 and 2028.
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 5 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.