Lodging Managers pay range in Wilmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,270 or more. The middle half of lodging managers in Wilmington earn between $50,750 and $82,760.
- $27K10th
- $51K25th
- $62KMedian
- $83K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $66,840 | $5,570 | $32.13 |
| Median | $62,180 | $5,182 | $29.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,750 | $4,229 | $24.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $82,760 | $6,897 | $39.79 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lodging Managers pay in Wilmington vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Lodging managers in Wilmington earn about the same as the North Carolina average ($68,330) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($78,740). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $69,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $66,840 | $62,180 | $26,740 | $98,270 | 70 |
| North Carolina | $68,330 | $63,860 | $27,030 | $100,520 | 1,460 |
| 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 Wilmington
On the average salary of $66,840, a single filer in Wilmington takes home about $53,694 a year, or $4,474 a month and $2,065 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).
Is Wilmington a good place for lodging managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wilmington area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.4), so the average $66,840 buys what about $69,320 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Wilmington ($45,800). A typical home costs $446,210, or 6.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Lodging Managers salary in other North Carolina cities
Wilmington ranks 7th of 8 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($78,920).
- Durham$78,920
- Charlotte$78,430
- Asheville$74,510
- Winston-Salem$73,440
- Greensboro$70,800
- Raleigh$70,130
- Wilmington$66,840
- Fayetteville$62,140
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 Wilmington: questions
How much do lodging managers make an hour in Wilmington?
$32.13 an hour on average, and $29.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lodging managers salary in Wilmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lodging managers take-home pay in Wilmington?
About $53,694 a year ($4,474 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $66,840.
Do lodging managers earn more in Wilmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Wilmington, NC (48900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.7%.
- 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 1.28, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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