Lodging Managers pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $19,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $94,340 or more. The middle half of lodging managers in Fargo earn between $60,540 and $72,470.
- $19K10th
- $61K25th
- $63KMedian
- $72K75th
- $94K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $66,190 | $5,516 | $31.82 |
| Median | $63,450 | $5,288 | $30.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,540 | $5,045 | $29.11 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $72,470 | $6,039 | $34.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lodging Managers pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Lodging managers in Fargo earn 11% more than the North Dakota average ($59,820) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($78,740). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $69,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $66,190 | $63,450 | $19,190 | $94,340 | 60 |
| 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 Fargo
On the average salary of $66,190, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $55,354 a year, or $4,613 a month and $2,129 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $55,354 | $4,613 |
| Working in MN | $52,386 | $4,366 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for lodging managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $66,190 buys what about $72,840 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Lodging Managers salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 2nd of 2 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Bismarck pays the most ($67,380).
- 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 Fargo: questions
How much do lodging managers make an hour in Fargo?
$31.82 an hour on average, and $30.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lodging managers salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $19,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,540, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lodging managers take-home pay in Fargo?
About $55,354 a year ($4,613 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $66,190.
Do lodging managers earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.4%.
- 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 1.44, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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