How much does a lodging manager make in Milwaukee?
$77,300a year
Median yearly pay for lodging managers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $37.16 an hour or $6,442 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.16
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,760Median: $77,300Highest 10%: $130,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,760 | $20.56 | |
| 25th | $57,560 | $27.67 | |
| Median | $77,300 | $37.16 | |
| 75th | $91,990 | $44.23 | |
| 90th | $130,100 | $62.57 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for lodging managers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $91,390 |
| Madison, WI | $77,720 |
| Green Bay, WI | $64,470 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $216,200 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $161,200 |
| Financial Manager | $156,100 |
| Advertising and Promotions Manager | $145,000 |
| Sales Manager | $144,600 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $143,600 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $140,200 |
| Human Resources Manager | $136,500 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $133,300 |
| Marketing Manager | $130,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lodging manager make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $37.16 ($77,300 a year).
Do lodging managers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $77,300 against $69,250 nationally, 12% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $73,590, so Milwaukee pays 5% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for lodging manager pay?
38 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does a lodging manager make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,100 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.