Lodging Managers Salary
Lodging Managers in Helena, MT make a median of $61,140 a year, or about $29.39 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $86K for experienced workers.
So what does $61K get you in Helena?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Helena’s Regional Price Parity (95.7). 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 Helena
Pay for lodging managers in Helena runs about 12% below the U.S. median of $69K. Rent runs $1,404/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 34.6% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 95.7) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for lodging managers in metros near Helena, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | $74K | , |
| Billings | $75K | , |
| Missoula | $62K | , |
| Great Falls | $62K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Helena, MT
Entry-level lodging managers (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $61K. Top earners bring in $86K or more, a $47K 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 Helena?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $61K, rent takes 34.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,404/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,200/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for lodging managers in Helena?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new lodging managers typically earn — is $39K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,341/month. At HUD’s $1,404/month FMR, rent would take 60% 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 Helena?
Local pay runs 12% below the national median — $61K here vs. $69K nationally.
How does Helena compare to the national average for lodging managers?
Helena pays $61K median vs. the U.S. average of $69K — that’s -12%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 95.7), the purchasing-power equivalent is $64K — below the national median.
How much do lodging managers make in Helena, MT?
The median is $61,140 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,010, and experienced lodging managers can clear $86,070. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $61K enough to live in Helena?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,055/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,404/month, which eats 34.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a lodging managers salary go in Helena?
Helena 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 $63,887 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.