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Lodging Managers Salary in Washington, DC

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Lodging Managers in Washington, DC have a median annual salary of $77,600, with 670 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $51,910 at the 10th percentile to $167,670 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$77,600

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$37.31

Employment

670

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$51,910
10th
$63,340
25th
$77,600
Median
$110,340
75th
$167,670
90th

Local compared with national

Washington, DC

$77,600

Median annual · 2025

United States

$69,250

Median annual · 2025

The Washington, DC median is 12.1% above the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $8,350).

Top skills

  1. 1.Active ListeningImportance 4.1
  2. 2.Service OrientationImportance 4.1
  3. 3.SpeakingImportance 4.0
  4. 4.Social PerceptivenessImportance 4.0
  5. 5.Management of Personnel ResourcesImportance 4.0
  6. 6.Reading ComprehensionImportance 3.9
  7. 7.WritingImportance 3.9
  8. 8.CoordinationImportance 3.9
  9. 9.NegotiationImportance 3.9
  10. 10.Critical ThinkingImportance 3.8
  11. 11.Active LearningImportance 3.8
  12. 12.MonitoringImportance 3.8

Career information

Education and experience

Typical education
Bachelor's Degree
Experience
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Job zone
4

Technology used

  • Anand Systems ASI FrontDesk
  • Delphi Technology
  • Email software
  • Enablez ResortSuite
  • ePOS Business Solutions System 3 POS
  • Execu/Tech Systems HOTEL Premium
  • Facebook
  • GraceSoft Easy InnKeeping Suite
  • Hotel management system software
  • Housekeeping management software
  • INN-Client Server Systems ICSS Atrium
  • iRez Systems Rezware XP7
  • M-Tech Hotel Service Optimization System HotSOS
  • MICROS Systems OPERA Enterprise Solution OES
  • Microsoft Access

Common tasks

  • Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services, and resolve occupants' complaints.
  • Participate in financial activities, such as the setting of room rates, the establishment of budgets, and the allocation of funds to departments.
  • Confer and cooperate with other managers to ensure coordination of hotel activities.
  • Greet and register guests.
  • Monitor the revenue activity of the hotel or facility.
  • Manage and maintain temporary or permanent lodging facilities.
  • Train staff members.
  • Observe and monitor staff performance to ensure efficient operations and adherence to facility's policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate front-office activities of hotels or motels, and resolve problems.
  • Inspect guest rooms, public areas, and grounds for cleanliness and appearance.

Related careers

Occupations recorded as related in the dataset. A relationship does not imply a guaranteed transition.

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