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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2024

Lodging Managers salary in Kansas City, Missouri

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Kansas City metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 30, 2026
Median annual$76,130
Mean annual$90,740
Range (10th to 90th)$45,230 to $144,200
Kansas City, Missouri employment140
State vs national+10.4% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Kansas City lodging managers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$45,23025TH$51,290MEDIAN$76,13075TH$133,99090TH$144,200

The middle 50% of workers earn between $51,290 and $133,990, with a median of $76,130.

Typical entry

  • Education

    High school diploma

  • Experience

    Less than 5 years

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.7 / 5

  • Administration and Management

    Knowledge

    4.7 / 5

  • Personnel and Human Resources

    Knowledge

    4.6 / 5

  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.5 / 5

  • Mathematics

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5

  • Sales and Marketing

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5

  • Active Listening

    Basic skill

    4.1 / 5

  • Service Orientation

    Technical

    4.1 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services, and resolve occupants' complaints.

  2. 02

    Participate in financial activities, such as the setting of room rates, the establishment of budgets, and the allocation of funds to departments.

  3. 03

    Confer and cooperate with other managers to ensure coordination of hotel activities.

  4. 04

    Greet and register guests.

  5. 05

    Monitor the revenue activity of the hotel or facility.

  6. 06

    Meet with clients to schedule and plan details of conventions, banquets, receptions and other functions.

  7. 07

    Manage and maintain temporary or permanent lodging facilities.

  8. 08

    Train staff members.

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Other metros in Missouri

How the Kansas City metro compares to other major Missouri metro areas for lodging managers.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Lodging Managers in Kansas City, Missouri?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Lodging Managers in the Kansas City metropolitan area is $76,130.
Does Kansas City pay more than the Missouri state average for Lodging Managers?
The Kansas City metro median is +34.5% versus the Missouri state median of $56,610.
How does Kansas City compare to the national median for Lodging Managers?
The Kansas City metro median is +10.4% versus the BLS national figure of $68,989.
What is the salary range for Lodging Managers in Kansas City?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $45,230 and the 90th-percentile at $144,200 for the Kansas City metro area.
What education is required for Lodging Managers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as High school diploma. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Kansas City CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.