Lodging Managers Salary
Lodging Managers in Boulder, CO make a median of $95,640 a year, or about $45.98 an hour. The range runs from $62K at the entry level to $177K for experienced workers.
Where the paycheck goes
What $96K actually covers in Boulder, month by month
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Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for lodging managers in metros near Boulder, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $96K | , |
| Colorado Springs | $80K | , |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $78K | $75K |
| Oklahoma City | $51K | $57K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Boulder, CO
Entry-level lodging managers (10th percentile) start around $62K. Mid-career wages sit at $96K. Top earners bring in $177K or more, a $115K spread from bottom to top.
Lodging Managers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| 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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Quick answers
The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a lodging manager afford a 2BR apartment alone in Boulder?
Yes — at the median salary of $96K, rent takes 24.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,481/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for lodging managers in Boulder?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new lodging managers typically earn — is $62K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,081/month.
Is lodging manager a high-paying job in Boulder?
Local pay is 38% above the national median — $96K here vs. $69K nationally.
How does Boulder compare to the national average for lodging managers?
Boulder pays $96K median vs. the U.S. average of $69K — that’s +38%.
How much do lodging managers make in Boulder, CO?
The median is $95,640 a year, that works out to about $46 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $61,800, and experienced lodging managers can clear $176,900. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $96K enough to live in Boulder?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,955/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,481/month, which eats 24.9% 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 Boulder?
Boulder has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median lodging managers salary is worth about $95,640 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.