How much does a hotel make in Washington?
$37,690a year
Median yearly pay for hotels in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $18.12 an hour or $3,141 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.12
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 367
- Jobs in the area
- 4,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,760Median: $37,690Highest 10%: $47,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,760 | $16.71 | |
| 25th | $36,140 | $17.38 | |
| Median | $37,690 | $18.12 | |
| 75th | $44,600 | $21.44 | |
| 90th | $47,920 | $23.04 |
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Median yearly pay for hotels.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a hotel make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $18.12 ($37,690 a year).
Do hotels make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $37,690 against $35,070 nationally, 7% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $47,060, so Washington pays 20% less.
Where does Washington rank for hotel pay?
36 of 367 metro areas with data.
How much does a hotel make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,920 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.