Lodging Managers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $69,320 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.33
10th percentile $40,110
90th percentile $125,440
Employed locally 140
National median $68,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,110
    25th
    $51,590
    50th (median)
    $69,320
    75th
    $87,410
    90th
    $125,440

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Lodging Managers salary vs area income 91% Median Lodging Managers salary is 9% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $103,250
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $77,540
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $75,570
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,350
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $74,200
    Madison, WI $72,130

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$118,790
    Financial Managers$154,540
    Managers, All Other$126,190
    Sales Managers$140,990
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$160,460
    Industrial Production Managers$121,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lodging Managers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Lodging Managers in Milwaukee, WI is $33.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.57 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Lodging Managers salaries?

    The median Lodging Managers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 1.7% above 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Lodging Managers (10th percentile) earn around $40,110 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,590.