Lodging Managers Salary
Lodging Managers in Waco, TX make a median of $61,170 a year, or about $29.41 an hour. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $119K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 92.55), which stretches that salary to about $66,094 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $973/month, or 22.9% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $61K get you in Waco?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Waco’s Regional Price Parity (92.55). 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 Waco
Pay for lodging managers in Waco runs about 12% below the U.S. median of $69K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $973/month, 22.8% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 92.55 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 7% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Lower pay, lower costs, Waco can be a reasonable trade-off for lodging managerss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for lodging managers in metros near Waco, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $66K | $64K |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $65K | $66K |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $77K | $79K |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $64K | $68K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Waco, TX
Entry-level lodging managers (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $61K. Top earners bring in $119K or more, a $87K 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 Waco?
Yes — at the median salary of $61K, rent takes 22.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $973/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for lodging managers in Waco?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new lodging managers typically earn — is $32K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,900/month. At HUD’s $973/month FMR, rent would take 51% 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 Waco?
Local pay runs 12% below the national median — $61K here vs. $69K nationally. Cost of living is 7% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Waco compare to the national average for lodging managers?
Waco pays $61K median vs. the U.S. average of $69K — that’s -12%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 92.55), the purchasing-power equivalent is $66K — below the national median.
How much do lodging managers make in Waco, TX?
The median is $61,170 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,670, and experienced lodging managers can clear $118,960. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $61K enough to live in Waco?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,266/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $973/month, which eats 22.8% 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 Waco?
Waco has a Regional Price Parity of 92.55 (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 $66,094 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.