Vegas, Hawaii, and Miami dominate. Luxury-brand GMs at Four Seasons-tier clear $300K+.
Pay scales steeply with tenure for Hotel Managers. National figures, before regional adjustments.
| Experience | Median 2026 | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level (0–1 yr) | $55,000 | $39,700 | $77,900 |
| Junior (2–4 yrs) | $68,300 | $49,400 | $96,900 |
| Mid-Level (5–9 yrs) | $78,600 | $56,800 | $111,400 |
| Senior (10–14 yrs) | $94,300 | $68,100 | $133,600 |
| Veteran (15+ yrs) | $106,800 | $77,200 | $151,500 |
Top 10 states by median Hotel Manager salary in 2026.
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC | $110,100 | $83,700 | $143,100 | +40% |
| Hawaii | $106,100 | $80,700 | $138,000 | +35% |
| Massachusetts | $102,200 | $77,700 | $132,900 | +30% |
| Nevada | $102,200 | $77,700 | $132,900 | +30% |
| New York | $102,200 | $77,700 | $132,900 | +30% |
| Washington | $102,200 | $77,700 | $132,900 | +30% |
| California | $100,600 | $76,500 | $130,800 | +28% |
| New Jersey | $99,100 | $75,300 | $128,800 | +26% |
| Connecticut | $95,100 | $72,300 | $123,700 | +21% |
| Florida | $94,400 | $71,700 | $122,700 | +20% |
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $66,800 | $50,800 | $86,900 | -15% |
| North Dakota | $66,000 | $50,200 | $85,900 | -16% |
| Oklahoma | $66,000 | $50,200 | $85,900 | -16% |
| Wyoming | $66,000 | $50,200 | $85,900 | -16% |
| Alabama | $65,300 | $49,600 | $84,800 | -17% |
| Louisiana | $65,300 | $49,600 | $84,800 | -17% |
| Arkansas | $62,900 | $47,800 | $81,800 | -20% |
| South Dakota | $62,900 | $47,800 | $81,800 | -20% |
| Mississippi | $61,300 | $46,600 | $79,700 | -22% |
| West Virginia | $61,300 | $46,600 | $79,700 | -22% |
Metro-level pay frequently outpaces state averages — major metros concentrate higher wages.
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