Lodging Managers pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $127,830 or more. The middle half of lodging managers in Duluth earn between $61,640 and $97,770.
- $47K10th
- $62K25th
- $79KMedian
- $98K75th
- $128K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,750 | $6,812 | $39.30 |
| Median | $79,410 | $6,618 | $38.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,640 | $5,137 | $29.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,770 | $8,148 | $47.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lodging Managers pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Lodging managers in Duluth earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($83,850) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($78,740). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $69,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $81,750 | $79,410 | $47,210 | $127,830 | 30 |
| Minnesota | $83,850 | $78,890 | $47,990 | $113,920 | 250 |
| United States | $78,740 | $69,250 | $40,070 | $128,880 | 42,620 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Lodging Managers salary after taxes in Duluth
On the average salary of $81,750, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $62,306 a year, or $5,192 a month and $2,396 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $62,997 | $5,250 |
| Working in MN | $62,306 | $5,192 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for lodging managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $81,750 buys what about $92,094 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Lodging Managers salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 2nd of 2 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($93,260).
- Minneapolis$93,260
- Duluth$81,750
Highest-paying cities for lodging managers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($131,680).
- Seattle, WA$131,680
- Denver, CO$126,100
- Napa, CA$121,290
- Kahului, HI$120,780
- Honolulu, HI$118,610
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Lodging Managers salary in Duluth: questions
How much do lodging managers make an hour in Duluth?
$39.30 an hour on average, and $38.18 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lodging managers salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lodging managers take-home pay in Duluth?
About $62,306 a year ($5,192 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,750. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do lodging managers earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($78,740).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9081; area Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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