Lodging Managers pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,730 a year or less, while the top 10% make $124,580 or more. The middle half of lodging managers in Memphis earn between $44,550 and $91,420.
- $42K10th
- $45K25th
- $63KMedian
- $91K75th
- $125K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $83,170 | $6,931 | $39.99 |
| Median | $63,050 | $5,254 | $30.31 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,550 | $3,712 | $21.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $91,420 | $7,618 | $43.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lodging Managers pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Lodging managers in Memphis earn 11% more than the Tennessee average ($74,960) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($78,740). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $69,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $83,170 | $63,050 | $41,730 | $124,580 | 120 |
| Tennessee | $74,960 | $63,050 | $43,040 | $125,710 | 610 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $83,170, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $67,340 a year, or $5,612 a month and $2,590 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $67,340 | $5,612 |
| Working in AR | $64,750 | $5,396 |
| Working in MS | $64,745 | $5,395 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for lodging managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $83,170 buys what about $90,227 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Lodging Managers salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 1st of 4 Tennessee metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Memphis$83,170
- Chattanooga$81,670
- Knoxville$79,970
- Nashville$78,680
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 Memphis: questions
How much do lodging managers make an hour in Memphis?
$39.99 an hour on average, and $30.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lodging managers salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,730 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,550, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lodging managers take-home pay in Memphis?
About $67,340 a year ($5,612 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $83,170. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do lodging managers earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.5%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
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