Lodging Managers
SOC Code: 11-9081 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Lodging Managers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $86,590 | $107,744 | $128,918 | $150,072 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $81,994 | $102,710 | $123,448 | $144,165 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $60,653 | $87,298 | $113,942 | $140,587 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $59,675 | $85,488 | $111,280 | $137,093 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $53,498 | $80,850 | $108,222 | $135,574 |
| Napa, CA | $62,192 | $86,590 | $110,989 | $135,387 |
| Bellingham, WA | $52,250 | $79,102 | $105,934 | $132,787 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $51,189 | $78,000 | $104,790 | $131,602 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $65,478 | $87,526 | $109,554 | $131,602 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $61,027 | $84,198 | $107,390 | $130,562 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Highgate Hotels LP | 9 | $110,428 |
| Crestview Management LLC | 7 | $65,734 |
| Jamsan Hotel Management, Inc. | 4 | $86,195 |
| Eliot Hotel, Inc. | 4 | $67,155 |
| Riggs Hotel LLC | 4 | $52,846 |
| WYNDHAM VACATION OWNERSHIP, INC. | 4 | $65,458 |
| MDM Hotel Group, Ltd. | 3 | $83,920 |
| Highgate Hotels L.P. | 3 | $72,257 |
| Pacific Langham Chicago Corporation | 3 | $95,979 |
| Aspen Skiing Company | 3 | $70,380 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 | $84,587 |
| 2021 | 12 | $71,092 |
| 2022 | 13 | $87,596 |
| 2023 | 38 | $82,755 |
| 2024 | 49 | $93,131 |
| 2025 | 55 | $5,294,222 |
| 2026 | 8 | $87,621 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Service Orientation | 4.1 | |
| Active Listening | 4.1 | |
| Speaking | 4.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.0 | |
| Management of Personnel Resources | 4.0 | |
| Writing | 3.9 | |
| Coordination | 3.9 | |
| Negotiation | 3.9 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.9 | |
| Active Learning | 3.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| English Language | 4.7 |
| Administration and Management | 4.7 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 4.6 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.5 |
| Mathematics | 4.3 |
| Sales and Marketing | 4.2 |
| Administrative | 4.1 |
| Computers and Electronics | 4.1 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 71.6% |
| Less than high school | 18.3% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 5.9% |
| Associate's degree | 3.0% |
| High school diploma | 1.1% |
Typical Tasks
- Greet and register guests.
- Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services, and resolve occupants' complaints.
- Assign duties to workers, and schedule shifts.
- Coordinate front-office activities of hotels or motels, and resolve problems.
- 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.
- Manage and maintain temporary or permanent lodging facilities.
- Observe and monitor staff performance to ensure efficient operations and adherence to facility's policies and procedures.
Technology Skills
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