How Much Does a Hotel General Manager Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$69,250
Hotel general managers in the U.S. earn a median of $69,250 a year, or $33.29 an hour. Half of hotel general managers earn more than $69,250 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $128,880.
Pay percentiles for hotel general managers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19.27 | $40,070 |
| 25th | $23.81 | $49,530 |
| 50th (median) | $33.29 | $69,250 |
| 75th | $45.21 | $94,030 |
| 90th | $61.96 | $128,880 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Lodging Managers (SOC 11-9081). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for hotel general managers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $114,070 | $54.84 | +65% |
| New Jersey | $107,720 | $51.79 | +56% |
| Rhode Island | $106,630 | $51.26 | +54% |
| Washington | $101,350 | $48.72 | +46% |
| Massachusetts | $97,350 | $46.81 | +41% |
| Colorado | $91,750 | $44.11 | +32% |
| Vermont | $81,440 | $39.16 | +18% |
| Alaska | $80,060 | $38.49 | +16% |
| New York | $79,460 | $38.20 | +15% |
| New Hampshire | $79,210 | $38.08 | +14% |
| United States | $69,250 | $33.29 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many hotel general managers are there?
BLS counts about 42,620 hotel general managers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Lodging Managers”. The most jobs are in California (5,070), Florida (4,790) and Texas (3,900).
The mean (average) annual wage is $78,740, higher than the median of $69,250.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $5,771
- Biweekly
- $2,663
- Weekly
- $1,332
- Daily (8 hours)
- $266
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do hotel general managers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for hotel general managers is $33.29. The middle 50% earn between $23.81 and $45.21 an hour.
Which state pays hotel general managers the most?
Hawaii has the highest median wage for hotel general managers at $114,070, +65% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for hotel general managers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of hotel general managers earn less than $40,070 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.