Earnings

Median annual wages of lodging managers were $46,880 in May 2010. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $29,460 and the highest 10 percent earned more than $87,920. Most lodging managers work full time. Some managers must be on call 24 hours a day.

Median annual wages of food service managers were $48,130 in May 2010. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $30,480, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $81,410. Most food service managers work full time.

Median annual wages of meeting, convention, and event planners were $45,260 in May 2010. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $27,090. The top 10 percent earned more than $76,840. Most meeting,convention, and event planners work full time.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-2013 Edition (http://www.bls.gov/oco/)