Lodging Managers pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $94,680 or more. The middle half of lodging managers in Bismarck earn between $60,880 and $73,320.
- $31K10th
- $61K25th
- $65KMedian
- $73K75th
- $95K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,380 | $5,615 | $32.39 |
| Median | $64,520 | $5,377 | $31.02 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,880 | $5,073 | $29.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,320 | $6,110 | $35.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lodging Managers pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Lodging managers in Bismarck earn 13% more than the North Dakota average ($59,820) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($78,740). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $69,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $67,380 | $64,520 | $30,840 | $94,680 | 30 |
| North Dakota | $59,820 | $62,770 | $18,710 | $93,730 | 270 |
| 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 Bismarck
On the average salary of $67,380, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $56,199 a year, or $4,683 a month and $2,161 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bismarck a good place for lodging managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $67,380 buys what about $74,024 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Lodging Managers salary in other North Dakota cities
Bismarck ranks 1st of 2 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Bismarck$67,380
- Fargo$66,190
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 Bismarck: questions
How much do lodging managers make an hour in Bismarck?
$32.40 an hour on average, and $31.02 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lodging managers salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lodging managers take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $56,199 a year ($4,683 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,380.
Do lodging managers earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less 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 Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.58, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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