Explore jobs
Find specific jobs
Explore careers
Explore professions
Best companies
Explore companies
Job outlook for hotel operation managers in the United States
Hotel operation manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected hotel operation manager job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 189,200 new jobs for hotel operation managers are projected over the next decade.
Hotel operation manager salaries have increased 4% for hotel operation managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 4,764 hotel operation managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 324,122 active hotel operation manager job openings in the US.
The average hotel operation manager salary is $49,083.
Are hotel operation manager jobs in demand?
Hotel operation manager job and salary trends over time
Hotel operation manager jobs over time
Hotel operation manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,764 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 4,177 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 4,982 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 4,810 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 4,747 | 0.00% |
Average hotel operation manager salary over time
Hotel operation manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,083 | $23.60 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $47,724 | $22.94 | --0.1% |
| 2023 | $47,795 | $22.98 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $47,549 | $22.86 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | $47,028 | $22.61 | +1.6% |
Hotel operation manager jobs by state
Most common states for hotel operation managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 449 | 65% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 263 | 27% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,690 | 25% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,040 | 24% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 322 | 24% |
| 6 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 840 | 23% |
| 7 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,276 | 22% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,261 | 22% |
| 9 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,273 | 21% |
| 10 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 636 | 21% |
| 11 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 219 | 21% |
| 12 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,572 | 20% |
| 13 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,397 | 20% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,114 | 20% |
| 15 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 623 | 20% |
| 16 | California | 39,536,653 | 7,424 | 19% |
| 17 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,434 | 19% |
| 18 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,270 | 19% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 145 | 19% |
| 20 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,818 | 18% |
Most common cities for hotel operation managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danvers | 1 | 4% | $50,919 |
| 2 | Dubuque | 1 | 2% | $47,026 |
| 3 | Akron | 1 | 1% | $57,188 |
| 4 | El Cajon | 1 | 1% | $61,672 |
| 5 | Miami Beach | 1 | 1% | $50,613 |
| 6 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $40,269 |
| 7 | Anaheim | 1 | 0% | $62,367 |
| 8 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $51,462 |
| 9 | Dallas | 1 | 0% | $46,988 |
| 10 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $48,690 |
| 11 | Mesa | 1 | 0% | $48,382 |
| 12 | San Francisco | 1 | 0% | $66,691 |
Hotel Operation Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of hotel operation manager experts
Sacred Heart University
Indiana University Bloomington
Centenary College of Louisiana
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
What technical skills for a Hotel Operation Manager stand out to employers?
Keith Hassell: Employers are increasingly looking for applied skillsets and additional certifications to set a candidate apart. Sacred Heart University has recently launched a remote work certification, which houses three modules - focusing on the remote worker, the remote team and the remote leader, providing the tools and resources to comfortably leverage and utilize virtual platforms at various organizations. Additional specialized training, certifications and more are great selling tools pending on the specific area of interest. Certifications are common in areas such as project management, sales, IT/network/software, Google application and more. The candidate needs to think, "What can I do that is beyond my coursework to show I am passionate about my field? How do I make myself stand out?" Certifications is an attainable way to do this.
In addition, soft skills continue to be equally important in today's job market. NACE (the National Association of Colleges and Employers) identified seven core competencies that employers seek from entry level candidates which include critical thinking/problem solving, oral/written communication, teamwork/collaboration, digital technology, leadership, professionalism/work ethic, career management and global/intercultural fluency.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Hotel Operation Managers?
Kerem Cakirer Ph.D.: In short, definitely. The way the world is moving forward in business may not have changed its course drastically; however, the pace of the change (digitalization) has exponentially increased due to the pandemic circumstances. The pandemic forced businesses hand to transform their businesses into more digital and online form. After the coronavirus pandemic, businesses will focus on more remote and off site working. The graduates must be well equipped with technological skills to excel in a more digitalized world than ever. The pandemic has changed the skill set which the graduates must have.
Dr. Barbara Davis
William J. Atkins DeanCentenary College of Louisiana
Frost School of Business
What experience really stands out on Hotel Operation Manager resumes?
Dr. Barbara Davis: Graduates participating in internships related to their areas of interest. Internships spanning more than one semester at the same firm stand out as well.
What skills stand out on Hotel Operation Manager resumes?
Dr. Timothy Edwards: Writing and research skills. Analytical and critical thinking skills. Technical skills such as web design, graphic design, audio and video production skills. Employers are interested in potential employees knowledge, intelligence and skills.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Hotel Operation Managers to find work opportunities?
Dr. Timothy Edwards: Like most jobs, opportunities exist in major media hubs like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta. But one can find digital media jobs in medium and small markets as well. Looking media and media-related jobs in non-traditional places such as hospitals, schools, colleges and universities, non-profit organizations, religious institutions could bear fruit for the enterprizing college graduate.