Lodging Managers Salary
Lodging Managers in Bismarck, ND make a median of $64,520 a year, or about $31.02 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $95K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.02), which stretches that salary to about $70,886 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,175/month, or 27.2% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $65K get you in Bismarck?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Bismarck’s Regional Price Parity (91.02). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Bismarck
Lodging managers pay in Bismarck tracks closely to the national median, $65K locally vs. $69K nationwide, a 7% difference. Rent runs $1,175/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 26.8% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.02 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for lodging managers in metros near Bismarck, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $63K | $70K |
| Bozeman | $74K | $72K |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $91K | $87K |
| Rapid City | $62K | $69K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Bismarck, ND
Entry-level lodging managers (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $65K. Top earners bring in $95K or more, a $64K spread from bottom to top.
Lodging Managers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Lodging Managers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $114K | +65% | 200 |
| New Jersey | $108K | +56% | 450 |
| Rhode Island | $107K | +54% | 110 |
| Washington | $101K | +46% | 450 |
| Massachusetts | $97K | +41% | N/A |
| Colorado | $92K | +32% | 1,100 |
| Vermont | $81K | +18% | 210 |
| Alaska | $80K | +16% | N/A |
| New York | $79K | +15% | 2,880 |
| New Hampshire | $79K | +14% | 90 |
| Minnesota | $79K | +14% | 250 |
| Nevada | $78K | +13% | 490 |
| Arizona | $78K | +12% | 680 |
| California | $77K | +11% | 5,070 |
| Connecticut | $77K | +11% | 210 |
| District of Columbia | $76K | +9% | 260 |
| Delaware | $74K | +7% | 130 |
| Wisconsin | $74K | +6% | 1,130 |
| Maryland | $73K | +6% | 440 |
| West Virginia | $73K | +5% | 180 |
| Alabama | $69K | +0% | 570 |
| Florida | $69K | -0% | 4,790 |
| Nebraska | $68K | -2% | 330 |
| New Mexico | $67K | -3% | 370 |
| Indiana | $67K | -3% | 570 |
| Utah | $67K | -3% | N/A |
| Virginia | $67K | -3% | N/A |
| Montana | $67K | -4% | 670 |
| Idaho | $65K | -6% | 70 |
| Kansas | $64K | -7% | 300 |
| North Carolina | $64K | -8% | 1,460 |
| Oregon | $63K | -9% | 1,170 |
| Tennessee | $63K | -9% | 610 |
| Louisiana | $63K | -9% | 380 |
| South Carolina | $63K | -9% | 640 |
| North Dakota | $63K | -9% | 270 |
| Mississippi | $63K | -10% | 290 |
| Maine | $62K | -10% | 740 |
| Texas | $62K | -10% | 3,900 |
| South Dakota | $62K | -11% | 310 |
| Illinois | $62K | -11% | 740 |
| Wyoming | $61K | -12% | 420 |
| Georgia | $61K | -12% | 1,580 |
| Pennsylvania | $61K | -12% | N/A |
| Iowa | $60K | -14% | 410 |
| Kentucky | $59K | -14% | N/A |
| Michigan | $59K | -15% | N/A |
| Oklahoma | $51K | -27% | 440 |
| Ohio | $49K | -30% | 1,490 |
| Missouri | $47K | -32% | 170 |
| Arkansas | $46K | -34% | 480 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a lodging manager afford a 2BR apartment alone in Bismarck?
Yes — at the median salary of $65K, rent takes 26.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,175/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for lodging managers in Bismarck?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new lodging managers typically earn — is $31K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,850/month. At HUD’s $1,175/month FMR, rent would take 64% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is lodging manager a high-paying job in Bismarck?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $65K locally vs. $69K nationally, a 7% difference.
How does Bismarck compare to the national average for lodging managers?
Bismarck pays $65K median vs. the U.S. average of $69K — that’s -7%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.02), the purchasing-power equivalent is $71K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do lodging managers make in Bismarck, ND?
The median is $64,520 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,840, and experienced lodging managers can clear $94,680. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $65K enough to live in Bismarck?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,377/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,175/month, which eats 26.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a lodging managers salary go in Bismarck?
Bismarck has a Regional Price Parity of 91.02 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median lodging managers salary is worth about $70,886 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do lodging managers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.