Lodging Managers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $76,430 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.74
10th percentile $49,130
90th percentile $125,470
Employed locally 40
National median $68,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,130
    25th
    $63,350
    50th (median)
    $76,430
    75th
    $92,340
    90th
    $125,470

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Lodging Managers salary vs area income 70% Median Lodging Managers salary is 30% 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
    Napa, CA $97,520
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $93,550
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $93,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,570
    Canton-Massillon, OH $79,670
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $78,710

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,150
    Sales Managers $100,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers $136,030
    Financial Managers $160,250
    Managers, All Other $162,740
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $190,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lodging Managers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Lodging Managers in Santa Cruz, CA is $36.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.32 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Lodging Managers salaries?

    The median Lodging Managers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 12.2% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Lodging Managers (10th percentile) earn around $49,130 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,350.