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Hotel Manager Demographics and Statistics in the US – 2024 

We’ve compiled a list of Hotel Manager demographics and statistics in the United States. 

You can see how many Hotel Managers are women, what their educational attainments are and more. 

  • The bottom earners in this role make $39,270 per year 
  • 50% of all Hotel Managers are Women 
  • 10% of all Hotel Managers are between 20 and 30 years old 

    Hotel Manager Employment 

    There are roughly 41,980 Hotel Managers in the United States. 

    The projections for this role from 2023 to 2033 show that there will be a 10% increase in the number of open Hotel Manager positions, much faster than is the case with other occupations. 

    See the number of Hotel Managers from 2019 to 2023 in the graph below, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

    Hotel Manager Gender Statistics 

    The number of male and female Hotel Managers in the United States is roughly the same. 

    Hotel Manager Age Statistics 

    Most Hotel Managers (66%) are older than 40 years old. 

    Hotel Manager Ethnicity and Race Statistics 

    Most Hotel Managers are White, followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.2%) and Asian (11%). 

    See the breakdown of Hotel Manager statistics by race and ethnicity. 

    Hotel Manager Education Statistics 

    Hotel Managers typically have higher levels of educational attainment.  

    While most have a bachelor’s degree, 18% of them have an associate’s degree while 11% have a high school diploma.  

    Hotel Manager Tenure Statistics 

    The hospitality sector has a high turnover rate of about 70%-80% every year.  

    Hotel Managers are no exception with 16% of them staying with the same employer for less than one year, and only 11% staying with the same employer for more than eight years.  

    See the breakdown of Hotel Manager tenure in the graph below.  

    Hotel Manager Jobs by Industry  

    Most Hotel Managers work in the Traveler Accommodation industry.  

    While Hotel Managers can be found in other industries as well, their numbers significantly drop, as you can see in the table below. 

    IndustryEmployment
    Traveler Accommodation36,330
    Parks and Recreational Camps1320
    Real Estate920
    Management of Companies and Enterprises450
    Office Administrative Services980

    Hotel Manager Jobs by Company Size 

    32% of all Hotel Managers work for companies that employ less than 1,000 people, while 24% of them work for employers that employ between 1,000 and 10,000 individuals. 

    See the breakdown of Hotel Manager jobs by employer size in the graph below. 

    Hotel Manager Languages Spoken  

    As a role that interacts with tourists and guests of all nationalities and backgrounds, many Hotel Managers typically speak several languages aside from English.  

    While Spanish is the most popular second language for Hotel Managers, they also speak French, German, Italian and more. 

    See the breakdown of languages that Hotel Managers speak below. 

    Hotel Managers Demographics and Statistics FAQ 

    Hotel Managers working in the following states typically have the highest salaries: 

    • Hawaii – $119,640  
    • Connecticut – $111,890  
    • District of Columbia – $100,720 

    The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metropolitan area has the most Hotel Managers (2,560). 

    If you’re looking for a Hotel Manager job in this area, see our NYC Hotel Manager jobs page. 

    Hotel Managers are sought across the U.S., especially in states and cities that have growing hospitality and tourism industries. 

    Some of the states where Hotel Managers are in high demand are: 

    • California 
    • New York 
    • Florida 

    If you’re looking for Hotel Manager jobs in Florida, explore our Hotel Manager jobs in Miami. 

    There are roughly 41,980 Hotel Managers in the United States. 

    Roughly 50% of all Hotel Managers are female. 

    Most Hotel Managers are White. 

    On average, male Hotel Managers are 45 years old, while female Hotel Managers are 43 years old. 

    10 Additional Hotel Manager Statistics 

    1. 63% of all Hotel Managers are White 
    1. Most Hotel Managers (57%) have a bachelor’s degree 
    1. 40% of Hotel Managers stay in the same position for up to two years 
    1. Most Hotel Managers work in the Traveler Accommodation industry 
    1. 25% of Hotel Managers work in companies that employ less than 100 people 
    1. The top-paying metropolitan area for this role is Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI ($ 126,070) 
    1. There are about 6,000 job openings for Hotel Managers across the United States each year 
    1. The top-paying industry for Hotel Managers is Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation ($146,120) 
    1. The state with the highest number of jobs for Hotel Managers is California (6,220) 
    1. 69% of all Hotel Managers work in traveler accommodation 

    Hotel Manager Statistics and Demographics Data 

    We use a combination of government and agency websites and resources to calculate our Hotel Manager statistics and demographics. 

    See how we do it on our statistics methodology page. 

    Job title:
    • Hotel Manager
    • Assistant Restaurant Manager
    • Baker
    • Barback
    • Barista
    • Bartender
    • Busser
    • Cashier
    • Chef
    • Concierge
    • Cook
    • Director of Restaurant Operations
    • Dishwasher
    • Event Coordinator
    • Event Manager
    • Event Planner
    • Executive Chef
    • Fast-Food Worker
    • Fine Dining Server
    • Food Runner
    • Head Chef
    • Host/Hostess
    • Hotel General Manager
    • Housekeeper
    • Kitchen Manager
    • Line Cook
    • Pastry Chef
    • Porter
    • Prep Cook
    • Private Chef
    • Receptionist
    • Restaurant Consultant
    • Restaurant Manager
    • Server
    • Sommelier
    • Sous Chef
    • Sushi Chef
    • Valet
    • Waiter/Waitress
    Salary:
    • Average US
    • Chicago, IL
    • Los Angeles, CA
    • Miami, FL
    • NYC, NY
    Growth
    7 %
    Avg. Salary
    $76,790

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