Hospitality / Hotel Management Degree — Jobs & Salaries

Career paths for hospitality management graduates in lodging, events, and food service.

Avg. Median Salary

$61,391

Highest Paying

$105,770

Entry-Level

$35,070

Career Paths

Career Paths with a Hospitality / Hotel Management Degree

#	Job Title	Median Salary	Salary Range	Jobs
1	General and Operations Managers	$105,770	$50,090 – $253,390	3,503,020
2	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$79,520	$46,270 – $139,110	37,980
3	Food Service Managers	$69,390	$45,960 – $107,640	238,430
4	Lodging Managers	$69,250	$40,070 – $128,880	42,620
5	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$61,160	$36,830 – $101,700	142,860
6	Travel Agents	$50,160	$34,610 – $76,660	55,110
7	First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers	$44,080	$29,940 – $65,570	1,223,240
8	Tour and Travel Guides	$38,120	$28,520 – $60,930	53,500
9	Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks	$35,070	$27,120 – $45,470	261,420

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS. Degree-to-occupation mapping based on common career paths.