Lodging Managers

General Information

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit73.05%
  2. Self-employed15.14%
  3. Private, not for profit9.01%
  4. State and local government2.03%
  5. Federal government0.13%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Hospitality & Tourism

Job Outlook

Employment of lodging managers is projected to grow 18 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 7,100 openings for lodging managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$59,430

State-by-state Salary

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$99,310
$36,640
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 71%
  • Less than high school 18%
  • Some college 5%
  • Associate's degree 3%
  • High school 1%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

Knowledge

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administrative
  • Personnel and Human Resources
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Computers and Electronics

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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