Hotel Engineering Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Hotel Engineering Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Hotel Engineering Manager in the United States is $175,692 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $84.

However, a Hotel Engineering Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $192,817
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $166,836 to $184,656
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $158,773
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Hotel Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $184,656 $15,388 $3,551 $89
Average $175,692 $14,641 $3,379 $84
25th Percentile $166,836 $13,903 $3,208 $80
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Key Factors That Influence Hotel Engineering Manager Salaries

A Hotel Engineering Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Hotel Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Hotel Engineering Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $173,232
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $173,601
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $174,216
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $175,692
  • Expert (over 8 years): $179,186
Levels Salary
Entry Level Hotel Engineering Manager$173,232
Intermediate Level Hotel Engineering Manager$173,601
Senior Level Hotel Engineering Manager$174,216
Specialist Level Hotel Engineering Manager$175,692
Expert Level Hotel Engineering Manager$179,186
$173,232 0 yr
$173,601 < 2 yrs
$174,216 2-4 yrs
$175,692 5-8 yrs
$179,186 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Hotel Engineering Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Hotel Engineering Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $194,526.
  • California: $193,788.
  • Massachusetts: $191,206.

Top Paying Cities for Hotel Engineering Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $221,600
  • San Francisco: $219,174
  • Oakland: $214,555

What Skills Can Increase a Hotel Engineering Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 11.11% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Data Analysis (Mentioned in 11.11% Job Postings): Data analysis is a process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making. Data analysis has multiple facets and approaches, encompassing diverse techniques under a variety of names, and is used in different business, science, and social science domains. In today's business world, data analysis plays a role in making decisions more scientific and helping businesses operate more effectively. Data mining is a particular data analysis technique that focuses on modeling and knowledge discovery for predictive rather than purely descriptive purposes, while business intelligence covers data analysis that relies heavily on aggregation, focusing mainly on business information. In statistical applications, data analysis can be divided into descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis (EDA), and confirmatory data analysis (CDA). EDA focuses on discovering new features in the data while CDA focuses on confirming or falsifying existing hypotheses. Predictive analytics focuses on application of statistical models for predictive forecasting or classification, while text analytics applies statistical, linguistic, and structural techniques to extract and classify information from textual sources, a species of unstructured data. All of the above are varieties of data analysis.
  • Inventory Management (Mentioned in 11.11% Job Postings): Overseeing and controlling supplies and stock to ensure that an organization maintains an adequate stock quantity.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 11.11%
Data Analysis 11.11%
Inventory Management 11.11%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Hotel Engineering Manager's salary.
  • Engineering Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 38%.
  • Data Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Engineering Operations
$242,455
38%
Data Analysis
$202,046
15%
Analysis
$195,018
11%
Supply Chain
$187,990
7%
Logistics
$184,477
5%
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Hotel Engineering Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Hotel Engineering Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Hotel Engineering Manager positions in Biotechnology or Pharmaceuticals typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Hotel Engineering Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Hotel Engineering Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$210,830$101.020%
Healthcare$193,261$93.010%

How Education impacts a Hotel Engineering Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Hotel Engineering Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Hotel Engineering Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $162,083 and $170,536).

Hotel Engineering Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Hotel Engineering Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 25.0%
High School 50.0%
Associates 25.0%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 25.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Hotel Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Hotel Engineering Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Hotel Engineering Manager

Salaries for a Hotel Engineering Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $98,377 in 2023 to around $94,281 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Hotel Engineering Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Hotel Engineering Manager Over Time

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$96,188
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  • Harrison Consulting Solutions

    Columbus, OH

    Harrison Consulting Solutions | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Growing National firm looking to add a talented Engineering Manager – Distribution to their Columbus team. Responsibiliti... more

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    Columbus, OH

    Thermo Fisher Scientific | Columbus, OH

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  • Thermo Fisher Scientific

    Columbus, OH

    Thermo Fisher Scientific | Columbus, OH

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  • Blue Star Partners LLC

    Columbus, OH

    Blue Star Partners LLC | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Job Title:Engineering Construction Project Manager. Location. Columbus, OH (Hybrid – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Onsite)... more

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    Columbus, OH

    Goodwin Recruiting | Columbus, OH

    We are seeking a dynamic Hotel General Manager to join our team. We provide a creative and innovative atmosphere where attention to detail is of utmost imp... more

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  • Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC

    Columbus, OH

    Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Columbus -Polaris, 8411 Pulsar Place, Columbus, OH 43240. We ar... more

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FAQ about Hotel Engineering Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Hotel Engineering Manager?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Hotel Engineering Manager roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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