Lodging Managers Salary in Louisiana

Lodging managers in Louisiana earn the most in New Orleans (average $82,200 a year) and the least in Lake Charles ($56,440), across the 3 Louisiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the lodging managers average at $68,290 and the median at $63,000 for 380 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $78,740.

Lodging Managers average salary by city in Louisiana

New Orleans$82,200
Baton Rouge$64,790
Lake Charles$56,440

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New Orleans	$82,200	$67,900	$61,110	$64,578	93
Baton Rouge	$64,790	$61,890	$49,710	$52,681	91
Lake Charles	$56,440	$51,990	$46,920	$46,223	86

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Lodging Managers salary in other states

Lodging Managers salary by city and state

More about pay in Louisiana

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.
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.

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