How much does a hotel make in New York?
$38,590a year
Median yearly pay for hotels in New York. That is $18.55 an hour or $3,216 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.55
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,530Median: $38,590Highest 10%: $62,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,530 | $16.60 | |
| 25th | $35,820 | $17.22 | |
| Median | $38,590 | $18.55 | |
| 75th | $48,320 | $23.23 | |
| 90th | $62,510 | $30.05 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $43,490 |
| Kingston, NY | $38,130 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $37,240 |
| Albany, NY | $36,650 |
| Buffalo, NY | $36,130 |
| Ithaca, NY | $35,990 |
| Syracuse, NY | $35,870 |
| Utica, NY | $35,680 |
| Rochester, NY | $35,640 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $35,410 |
| Watertown, NY | $35,010 |
| Binghamton, NY | $34,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hotels.
| 5. Massachusetts | $39,400 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hotel make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $18.55 ($38,590 a year).
Do hotels make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $38,590 against $35,070 nationally, 10% more.
Where does New York rank for hotel pay?
New York ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in New York 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.