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Lodging Managers

Runs hotels and resorts so guests have a great stay.

Typical education to startHigh school diploma or equivalent
Job outlook2025–2035: +4%
Median pay$69,250 a year (2025)
Interest codeECS Enterprising, Conventional, Social

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Hotel managers oversee the front desk, housekeeping, food service and events, hire and train staff, manage budgets and handle guest problems. Many start at the front desk and work their way up.

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Lodging Managers on O*NET OnLine · O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0); BLS Employment Projections 2025.