Lodging Managers Salary
Lodging Managers in Ohio make a median of $48,690 a year, or about $23.41 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $97K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.45), which stretches that salary to about $53,242 in buying power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,188/month, about 35.8% of take-home, which is tight.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Ohio. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $49K get you in Ohio?
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What this looks like in Ohio
Pay for lodging managers in Ohio runs about 30% below the U.S. median of $69K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,188/month, which is 35.2% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.45 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for lodging managerss.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ohio
Entry-level lodging managers (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K. Top earners bring in $97K or more, a $61K spread from bottom to top.
Lodging Managers salary by metro in Ohio
10 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $57K | +18% | 260 |
| Columbus | $54K | +11% | 340 |
| Cleveland | $53K | +9% | 210 |
| Akron | $50K | +3% | 80 |
| Sandusky | $50K | +2% | 80 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $49K | +1% | 40 |
| Toledo | $49K | +0% | 80 |
| Mansfield | $47K | -3% | 30 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $47K | -3% | 110 |
| Canton-Massillon | $45K | -8% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a lodging manager afford a 2BR apartment alone in Ohio?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $49K, rent takes 35.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,188/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,000/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for lodging managers in Ohio?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new lodging managers typically earn — is $37K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,192/month. At HUD’s $1,188/month FMR, rent would take 54% 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 Ohio?
Local pay runs 30% below the national median — $49K here vs. $69K nationally. Cost of living is 9% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Ohio compare to the national average for lodging managers?
Ohio pays $49K median vs. the U.S. average of $69K — that’s -30%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.45), the purchasing-power equivalent is $53K — below the national median.
How much do lodging managers make in Ohio?
The median is $48,690 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,530, and experienced lodging managers can clear $97,300. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $49K enough to live in Ohio?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,377/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,188/month, which eats 35.2% 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 Ohio?
Ohio has a Regional Price Parity of 91.45 (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 $53,242 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.