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Hotel general manager demographics and statistics in the US

Hotel general manager demographics research summary. Zippia estimates hotel general manager demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our hotel general manager estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about hotel general managers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 5,282 hotel general managers currently employed in the United States.
  • 34.3% of all hotel general managers are women, while 65.7% are men.
  • The average hotel general manager age is 44 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of hotel general managers is White (67.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.1%), Asian (6.3%) and Black or African American (6.2%).
  • Hotel general managers are most in-demand in Denver, CO.
  • The hospitality industry is the highest-paying for hotel general managers.
  • 10% of all hotel general managers are LGBT.
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Hotel general manager gender statistics

34.3% of hotel general managers are women and 65.7% of hotel general managers are men.
  • Male, 65.7%
  • Female, 34.3%

Hotel general manager gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male65.7%
Female34.3%

Hotel general manager gender pay gap

Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$64,988
female-income
Female income
$58,876

Hotel general manager gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hotel general manager positions over time. Currently, 34.3% of hotel general managers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Hotel general manager gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201071.03%28.97%
201170.41%29.59%
201269.67%30.33%
201370.16%29.84%
201471.80%28.20%
201570.64%29.36%
201671.45%28.55%
201769.07%30.93%
201868.99%31.01%
201967.17%32.83%
202067.27%32.73%
202165.65%34.35%

Hotel general manager related jobs gender ratio

We compared hotel general managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Administrative Assistant To General Manager9%91%
Manager Stylist9%91%
Salon Manager12%88%
Hotel General Manager66%34%
General Superintendent97%3%
Street Superintendent97%3%
District Commercial Superintendent98%2%

Hotel general manager demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among hotel general managers is White, which makes up 67.6% of all hotel general managers. Comparatively, 15.1% of hotel general managers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of hotel general managers are Asian.
  • White, 67.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
  • Asian, 6.3%
  • Black or African American, 6.2%
  • Unknown, 4.3%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%

Hotel general manager race

Hotel general manager racePercentages
White67.6%
Hispanic or Latino15.1%
Asian6.3%
Black or African American6.2%
Unknown4.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.5%

Hotel general manager race and ethnicity over time

See how hotel general manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Hotel general manager race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201075.32%6.25%5.23%10.91%
201175.16%6.41%5.25%10.63%
201274.82%5.98%5.38%11.70%
201375.32%5.81%5.43%11.07%
201474.22%5.78%5.32%12.42%
201574.23%5.84%5.26%12.34%
201671.90%6.35%5.71%13.56%
201773.25%5.83%5.45%13.05%
201872.82%5.61%6.03%12.92%
201971.43%5.88%6.07%13.99%
202069.68%5.92%5.71%13.89%
202167.62%6.15%6.34%15.09%

Hotel general manager wage gap by race

According to our data, asian hotel general managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hotel general managers have the lowest average salary at $62,378.
$68,000
$67,000
$66,000
$65,000
$64,000
$63,000
$62,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$64,099
White$66,348
Black or African American$62,378
Asian$67,327
Hispanic or Latino$64,903

Average hotel general manager age

See how the average age of hotel general managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Hotel general manager age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4245
Unknown4241
Asian4341
Hispanic or Latino4240
White4544
American Indian and Alaska Native4344

Hotel general manager age breakdown

The average age of hotel general managers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the hotel general manager population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Hotel general manager age breakdown

Hotel General Manager YearsPercentages
40+ years64%
30-40 years30%
20-30 years6%

Hotel general manager educational attainment

The most common degree for hotel general managers is bachelor's degree, with 58% of hotel general managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 9%.
  • Bachelor's, 58%
  • Associate, 18%
  • High School Diploma, 9%
  • Master's, 8%
  • Other Degrees, 7%

Hotel general managers by degree level

Hotel general manager degreePercentages
Bachelor's58%
Associate18%
High School Diploma9%
Master's8%
Other Degrees7%

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Hotel general manager wage gap by degree level

According to the data, hotel general managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $79,967 annually. With a Doctorate degree, hotel general managers earn a median annual income of $77,181 compared to $69,463 for hotel general managers with an Bachelor's degree.
$83,000
$78,000
$73,000
$68,000
$63,000
$58,000
$53,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$79,967
High School Diploma or Less$57,318
Bachelor's Degree$69,463
Doctorate Degree$77,181
Some College/ Associate Degree$58,984

Hotel general manager employment statistics

Most hotel general managers work for a private in the hospitality industry.

Company size where hotel general managers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where hotel general managers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Hotel general manager jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees8%
50 - 100 employees15%
100 - 500 employees21%
500 - 1,000 employees8%
1,000 - 10,000 employees32%
> 10,000 employees16%

Hotel general manager jobs by company type

Employees with the hotel general manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hotel general managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Hotel general manager jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education1%
Public13%
Private85%
Government1%

Hotel general manager jobs by industry

The most common industries for hotel general managers are hospitality, professional and real estate.

Hospitality

Professional

Real Estate

Media

Retail

Hotel general manager turnover and employment statistics

Hotel general manager unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for hotel general managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Hotel general manager unemployment rate by year

YearHotel general manager unemployment rate
20106.02%
20115.17%
20124.50%
20133.74%
20143.19%
20152.83%
20162.57%
20172.68%
20182.15%
20192.22%
20203.68%
20214.01%

Average hotel general manager tenure

The average hotel general manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,223 hotel general managers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Hotel general manager tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year14%
1-2 years34%
3-4 years19%
5-7 years18%
8-10 years5%
11+ years10%

Hotel general manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of hotel general managers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Business Office Director7.93%83,491
Environmental Services Director8.41%87,417
Corporate Account Manager9.38%170,741
Hotel General Manager10.39%-
Vice President Of Programming11.63%46,296
Senior Human Resources Generalist13.02%47,037
Promotions Director14.95%8,812

Similar hotel general manager jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Business Office Director7.93%83,491
Environmental Services Director8.41%87,417
Corporate Account Manager9.38%170,741
Vice President Of Programming11.63%46,296
Senior Human Resources Generalist13.02%47,037
Promotions Director14.95%8,812

Foreign languages spoken by hotel general managers

The most common foreign language among hotel general managers is Spanish at 38.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.5% and Russian is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
  • Spanish, 38.1%
  • French, 9.5%
  • Russian, 9.5%
  • German, 4.8%
  • Italian, 4.8%
  • Other, 33.3%

Hotel general manager languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish38.1%
French9.5%
Russian9.5%
German4.8%
Italian4.8%
Other33.3%

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Hotel general manager location demographics

The amount you can make as a hotel general manager can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of hotel general managers is $72,315. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do hotel general managers earn the most?

Hotel general managers earn the most in California, where the average hotel general manager salary is $84,953. The map here shows where hotel general managers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Hotel General Managers?

By looking through more than 1,223 resumes, we found that the most popular places for hotel general managers are New York, NY and Houston, TX.
Number of Hotel General Managers

Hotel general manager jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California11,175$84,953
2Texas8,448$57,724
3Florida5,521$56,705
4New York4,726$81,524
5Illinois4,329$58,648
6Ohio4,037$50,048
7Georgia3,802$59,259
8Pennsylvania3,724$71,115
9North Carolina3,709$55,970
10Virginia3,184$64,024
11Michigan3,026$58,191
12Massachusetts2,784$65,727
13New Jersey2,748$71,081
14Indiana2,678$57,612
15Tennessee2,399$60,053
16Washington2,332$73,223
17Missouri2,163$54,802
18Maryland2,125$60,745
19Arizona2,090$58,871
20Minnesota2,088$60,928
21Colorado1,905$81,429
22South Carolina1,877$48,532
23Wisconsin1,868$64,885
24Alabama1,819$52,756
25Kentucky1,607$46,073
26Oregon1,359$67,528
27Louisiana1,176$49,689
28Connecticut1,140$69,389
29Iowa1,128$56,421
30Utah1,125$53,233
31Kansas1,119$50,942
32Oklahoma1,087$42,874
33Arkansas892$44,265
34Mississippi747$44,984
35Nevada730$64,998
36Nebraska655$62,290
37New Mexico609$48,892
38New Hampshire573$64,337
39West Virginia567$47,149
40District of Columbia520$75,290
41Idaho442$55,313
42Delaware421$64,215
43Montana382$48,411
44Rhode Island374$71,003
45Maine359$56,908
46Hawaii296$63,715
47South Dakota248$61,891
48North Dakota236$58,298
49Alaska222$65,454
50Wyoming207$47,016
51Vermont182$49,993

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