Career Paths From Lodging Managers

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association ManagersLateral Move93.7% skill match
Lodging Managers and Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move.
Current median salary
$69,250
Target median salary
$69,990
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
General and Operations ManagersLateral Move94.6% skill match
Lodging Managers and General and Operations Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). General and Operations Managers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 53% higher.
Current median salary
$69,250
Target median salary
$105,770
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingLateral Move98.1% skill match
Lodging Managers and Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 15% higher.
Current median salary
$69,250
Target median salary
$79,520
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersLateral Move95.8% skill match
Lodging Managers and Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 55% higher.
Current median salary
$69,250
Target median salary
$107,230
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Meeting, Convention, and Event PlannersCareer Change93.6% skill match
Lodging Managers and Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 12% lower.
Current median salary
$69,250
Target median salary
$61,160
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersCareer Change93.9% skill match
Lodging Managers and First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 26% higher.
Current median salary
$69,250
Target median salary
$87,520
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Food Service ManagersLateral Move94.7% skill match
Lodging Managers and Food Service Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Food Service Managers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 4).
Current median salary
$69,250
Target median salary
$69,390
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
2
Financial ManagersLateral Move94% skill match
Lodging Managers and Financial Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Financial Managers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 141% higher.
Current median salary
$69,250
Target median salary
$166,570
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Gambling ManagersLateral Move93.7% skill match
Lodging Managers and Gambling Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Gambling Managers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 4). Median salary is about 35% higher.
Current median salary
$69,250
Target median salary
$93,220
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
2
Postmasters and Mail SuperintendentsLateral Move94.2% skill match
Lodging Managers and Postmasters and Mail Superintendents share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Postmasters and Mail Superintendents sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 4). Median salary is about 40% higher.
Current median salary
$69,250
Target median salary
$96,660
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
2
First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesCareer Change94.6% skill match
Lodging Managers and First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 4). Median salary is about 53% higher.
Current median salary
$69,250
Target median salary
$106,040
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
2
Funeral Home ManagersLateral Move98% skill match
Lodging Managers and Funeral Home Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Funeral Home Managers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4). Median salary is about 14% higher.
Current median salary
$69,250
Target median salary
$78,790
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareLateral Move97.4% skill match
Lodging Managers and Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 14% lower.
Current median salary
$69,250
Target median salary
$59,300
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersCareer Change96.9% skill match
Lodging Managers and First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 4). Median salary is about 36% lower.
Current median salary
$69,250
Target median salary
$44,080
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
2
Education Administrators, PostsecondaryAdvancement93.5% skill match
Lodging Managers and Education Administrators, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Education Administrators, Postsecondary is typically a step up, requiring more preparation and paying more. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 51% higher.
Current median salary
$69,250
Target median salary
$104,590
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
5

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.