Find Grad Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Lodging Managers in New York

Lodging Managers in New York

Considering working as a Lodging Managers in New York? Here’s what the data says. 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.

What do Lodging Managers Make in New York?

For lodging managers working in New York, the median annual wage is $76,740 per year (or roughly $36.90/hour).Annual wages span from $42,850 at the 10th percentile to $149,330 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $42,850 $20.60
25th percentile $60,750 $29.21
Median (50th) $76,740 $36.90
75th percentile $103,200 $49.61
90th percentile $149,330 $71.80
Salary ranges for Lodging Managers in New York

The job concentration index in New York nationwide is 1.22, meaning that lodging managers are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, lodging managers earn a median of $95,461 per year ($45.89/hour), below the New York median.

Lodging Managers earnings in New York vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 191,530 lodging managers in the U.S.. In New York alone, approximately 3,130 people work in this role. That’s higher than the typical state, which employs around 480 lodging managers.

Lodging Managers in New York vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Lodging Managers

Top New York Metros for Lodging Managers

The metro areas below employ the most lodging managers in New York.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ 1,930 $78,250
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY 200 $66,870
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 170 $68,660
Glens Falls, NY 110 $66,360
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY 110 $70,290
Rochester, NY 110 $66,520
Syracuse, NY 110 $67,190
Kingston, NY 70 $74,110
Binghamton, NY 40 $62,830
Ithaca, NY 30 $62,660
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY 30 $64,390

Top States for Lodging Managers Employment

The table below shows the states where the most lodging managers work.

State Number Employed
California 4,760
Florida 4,600
New York 3,130
Texas 2,980
North Carolina 1,600
Georgia 1,480
Ohio 1,330
Wisconsin 1,130
Colorado 1,130
Oregon 1,110
Illinois 1,060
Washington 830
Indiana 790
Arizona 790
Virginia 740
Pennsylvania 670
Maine 620
South Carolina 600
Montana 580
Maryland 560

Highest-Paying States for Lodging Managers

These states pay the most for lodging managers.

State Annual Median Salary
Hawaii $106,560
Rhode Island $104,840
Colorado $93,280
Massachusetts $89,330
Washington $86,890
Alabama $78,430
Maryland $77,750
Nevada $77,160
California $77,030
New York $76,740

Skills

Top lodging managers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Service Orientation  4.1 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  4.1 / 5
0
5
Social Perceptiveness  4.0 / 5
0
5
Speaking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Management of Personnel Resources  4.0 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  3.9 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

English Language  4.7 / 5
0
5
Administration and Management  4.7 / 5
0
5
Personnel and Human Resources  4.6 / 5
0
5
Customer and Personal Service  4.5 / 5
0
5
Mathematics  4.3 / 5
0
5
Sales and Marketing  4.2 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Key abilities for lodging managers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Oral Expression  4.1 / 5
0
5
Speech Recognition  4.0 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Speech Clarity  4.0 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, lodging managers typically:

  • Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services, and resolve occupants' complaints.
  • Participate in financial activities, such as the setting of room rates, the establishment of budgets, and the allocation of funds to departments.
  • Confer and cooperate with other managers to ensure coordination of hotel activities.
  • Greet and register guests.
  • Monitor the revenue activity of the hotel or facility.
  • Manage and maintain temporary or permanent lodging facilities.
  • Train staff members.
  • Observe and monitor staff performance to ensure efficient operations and adherence to facility's policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate front-office activities of hotels or motels, and resolve problems.
  • Inspect guest rooms, public areas, and grounds for cleanliness and appearance.
  • Assign duties to workers, and schedule shifts.
  • Receive and process advance registration payments, mail letters of confirmation, or return checks when registrations cannot be accepted.

Work Activities

  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Training and Teaching Others
  • Getting Information
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Working with Computers
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  • Performing Administrative Activities

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Facebook In-demand technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

  • Hospitality Management

Other careers like lodging managers include:

Also Known As

Accommodations General Manager, Accommodations Manager, Agricultural Labor Camp Manager, Apartment Coordinator, Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper, Boardinghouse Keeper, Camp Director, Campground Manager, Dude Ranch Manager, Front Desk Manager, Front Desk Supervisor, Front Office Director, Front Office Manager, Guest Experience Manager, Guest Relations Manager.

References

Find Graduate Schools Near You

Our school finder matches students with accredited graduate schools across the U.S. for free.