How much does a hotel make in Madison?
$36,410a year
Median yearly pay for hotels in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $17.50 an hour or $3,034 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.50
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 367
- Jobs in the area
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,830Median: $36,410Highest 10%: $42,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,830 | $14.82 | |
| 25th | $35,470 | $17.05 | |
| Median | $36,410 | $17.50 | |
| 75th | $37,530 | $18.04 | |
| 90th | $42,600 | $20.48 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for hotels.
| Minneapolis, MN | $38,150 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $36,160 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $35,720 |
| Duluth, MN | $35,710 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $35,690 |
| Appleton, WI | $35,640 |
| Kenosha, WI | $35,610 |
| La Crosse, WI | $35,210 |
| Green Bay, WI | $35,180 |
| Wausau, WI | $35,110 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $34,680 |
| Racine, WI | $33,160 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $32,730 |
| Janesville, WI | $30,690 |
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Salaries for every job in Madison, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a hotel make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $17.50 ($36,410 a year).
Do hotels make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $36,410 against $35,070 nationally, 4% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $35,360, so Madison pays 3% more.
Where does Madison rank for hotel pay?
63 of 367 metro areas with data.
How much does a hotel make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,600 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.