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Oversee the operations of hotels or other lodging establishments. Direct and coordinate the activities of a business or department whose purpose is to provide lodging and other accommodations.
$39,490
Lower reported wage
$68,130
Median
$126,990
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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BLS 'Lodging Managers' (11-9081). Median $68,130.
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Coordinate lodging operations, staff, guest experience, budgets, and service quality. [1]
Managers work in hotels and other accommodation facilities that serve guests daily. [1]
Evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call periods are common in around-the-clock facilities. [1]
Guest complaints, staffing gaps, and operational problems demand quick service decisions. [1]
Experience may lead to management of larger properties or multiple facilities. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.