How much does a hotel make in New Jersey?
$38,110a year
Median yearly pay for hotels in New Jersey. That is $18.32 an hour or $3,176 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.32
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,860Median: $38,110Highest 10%: $47,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,860 | $16.28 | |
| 25th | $35,920 | $17.27 | |
| Median | $38,110 | $18.32 | |
| 75th | $44,340 | $21.32 | |
| 90th | $47,690 | $22.93 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $43,490 |
| Trenton, NJ | $37,650 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $36,950 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $35,660 |
| Allentown, PA | $32,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hotels.
| 6. California | $39,360 |
| 7. Nevada | $38,900 |
| 8. New York | $38,590 |
| 9. New Jersey | $38,110 |
| 10. Rhode Island | $37,840 |
| 11. Alaska | $37,500 |
| 12. Maine | $37,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hotel make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $18.32 ($38,110 a year).
Do hotels make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $38,110 against $35,070 nationally, 9% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for hotel pay?
New Jersey ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays hotels the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $43,490 a year.
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.