Lodging Managers pay range in Dayton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,610 a year or less, while the top 10% make $88,560 or more. The middle half of lodging managers in Dayton earn between $43,890 and $74,930.
- $37K10th
- $44K25th
- $47KMedian
- $75K75th
- $89K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,820 | $4,818 | $27.80 |
| Median | $47,210 | $3,934 | $22.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,890 | $3,658 | $21.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,930 | $6,244 | $36.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lodging Managers pay in Dayton vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Lodging managers in Dayton earn 4% less than the Ohio average ($59,990) and 27% less than the U.S. average ($78,740). At the median the gap is -32% against the U.S. median of $69,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | $57,820 | $47,210 | $36,610 | $88,560 | 110 |
| Ohio | $59,990 | $48,690 | $36,530 | $97,300 | 1,490 |
| 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 Dayton
On the average salary of $57,820, a single filer in Dayton takes home about $46,045 a year, or $3,837 a month and $1,771 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Dayton's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Dayton a good place for lodging managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Dayton area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $57,820 buys what about $62,377 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Dayton ($49,980). A typical home costs $186,200, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Lodging Managers salary in other Ohio cities
Dayton ranks 8th of 10 Ohio metro areas for this job; Cincinnati pays the most ($65,090).
- Cincinnati$65,090
- Columbus$63,710
- Cleveland$62,830
- Youngstown$61,090
- Sandusky$60,060
- Toledo$59,990
- Akron$58,310
- Dayton$57,820
- Canton$55,520
- Mansfield$49,970
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 Dayton: questions
How much do lodging managers make an hour in Dayton?
$27.80 an hour on average, and $22.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lodging managers salary in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,610 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,890, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lodging managers take-home pay in Dayton?
About $46,045 a year ($3,837 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,820. Includes Dayton's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do lodging managers earn more in Dayton than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% 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 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH (19430). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.0%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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). Includes Dayton's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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