How much does a hotel make in Columbus?
$33,730a year
Median yearly pay for hotels in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $16.22 an hour or $2,811 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.22
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 155 of 367
- Jobs in the area
- 1,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,240Median: $33,730Highest 10%: $36,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,240 | $14.06 | |
| 25th | $29,860 | $14.36 | |
| Median | $33,730 | $16.22 | |
| 75th | $34,460 | $16.57 | |
| 90th | $36,670 | $17.63 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for hotels.
| Cleveland, OH | $33,140 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $33,130 |
| Toledo, OH | $31,040 |
| Sandusky, OH | $30,720 |
| Dayton, OH | $30,510 |
| Akron, OH | $30,440 |
| Canton, OH | $30,110 |
| Lima, OH | $29,640 |
| Springfield, OH | $29,610 |
| Youngstown, OH | $29,270 |
| Mansfield, OH | $29,080 |
| Wheeling, WV | $28,610 |
| Huntington, WV | $26,210 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a hotel make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $16.22 ($33,730 a year).
Do hotels make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $33,730 against $35,070 nationally, 4% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $30,630, so Columbus pays 10% more.
Where does Columbus rank for hotel pay?
155 of 367 metro areas with data.
How much does a hotel make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,670 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.