Lodging Managers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $57,500 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.65
10th percentile $37,030
90th percentile $77,170
Employed locally 130
National median $68,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,030
    25th
    $53,540
    50th (median)
    $57,500
    75th
    $74,580
    90th
    $77,170

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Lodging Managers salary vs area income 68% Median Lodging Managers salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Lodging Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $122,870
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $111,710
    Hawaii $106,560
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $105,470
    Rhode Island $104,840
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $103,250

    Nearby metros — Lodging Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $105,470
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $97,740
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,750
    California $77,030
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $75,570
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $75,490

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$93,750
    Financial Managers$143,600
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$147,160
    Medical and Health Services Managers$103,370
    Managers, All Other$139,520
    Chief Executives$213,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lodging Managers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Lodging Managers in Des Moines, IA is $27.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.95 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Lodging Managers salaries?

    The median Lodging Managers salary in Des Moines, IA is 15.6% below the national median of $68,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lodging Managers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Lodging Managers (10th percentile) earn around $37,030 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,540.