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Lodging Managers in Washington
Lodging managers plan and direct the daily operations of hotels, motels, resorts, and other accommodation facilities. They oversee staff, manage budgets, maintain facilities, and ensure guests receive quality service In Washington the median pay is $101,350 a year, 46% above the national median of $69,250.
$101,350median pay in Washington, per year
$77,610–$174,990middle half earn
450employed in Washington
$69,250U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningService OrientationSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessManagement of Personnel ResourcesReading ComprehensionWritingCoordination
Knowledge areas
English LanguageAdministration and ManagementPersonnel and Human ResourcesCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematics (knowledge)Sales and Marketing
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Lodging Managers.
Licenses and training in Washington
Lodging Managers pay in other states
Hawaii · $114,070New Jersey · $107,720Rhode Island · $106,630Massachusetts · $97,350Colorado · $91,750Vermont · $81,440Alaska · $80,060New York · $79,460New Hampshire · $79,210Minnesota · $78,890
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against lodging managers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against lodging managers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 11-9081.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Washington, annual.