How much does a hotel make in Denver?
$38,520a year
Median yearly pay for hotels in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $18.52 an hour or $3,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.52
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 367
- Jobs in the area
- 2,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,220Median: $38,520Highest 10%: $47,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,220 | $16.45 | |
| 25th | $35,090 | $16.87 | |
| Median | $38,520 | $18.52 | |
| 75th | $44,220 | $21.26 | |
| 90th | $47,170 | $22.68 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for hotels.
| Boulder, CO | $38,520 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $35,580 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $35,320 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $35,020 |
| Greeley, CO | $33,870 |
| Pueblo, CO | $32,000 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | $79,120 |
| Desktop Publisher | $77,740 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | $68,620 |
| Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant | $68,020 |
| Meter Reader | $67,090 |
| Production | $65,080 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $64,760 |
| Postal Service Clerk | $61,570 |
| Financial Clerk | $61,090 |
| Brokerage Clerk | $60,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hotel make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $18.52 ($38,520 a year).
Do hotels make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $38,520 against $35,070 nationally, 10% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $36,750, so Denver pays 5% more.
Where does Denver rank for hotel pay?
22 of 367 metro areas with data.
How much does a hotel make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,170 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.