How much does a concierge make?
a year · about $19 an hour
A typical concierge in the United States makes $38,950 a year, about $19 an hour, below a typical US worker ($50,980) (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
At a hotel or apartment desk, a concierge greets people, recommends nearby restaurants, and books rides, meals, or tours. They also handle messages and deliveries and connect guests with help for repairs or special requests.
Did you know? O*NET says a concierge may even arrange an unusual request like a hot-air-balloon ride.
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $31,620 and $57,570How do you become one?
In the United States, a high school diploma or GED is typical; hospitality or customer-service classes and internships can help. Related experience is not usually required, and employers train new hires on the job.
School needed: High school plus some training
Good for people who like helping and teaching and leading and selling
Why does pay differ?
In the United States, concierge pay can vary with experience, useful skills or credentials an employer values, the type of workplace, and local demand and living costs. More complex duties and different hours or shifts can also change what people earn.
Where does it pay most?
Highest in Hawaii ($60,090), lowest in Missouri ($33,280).
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Data table and sources
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $31,620 | $38,950 | $57,570 | about 49,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $60,090 | about 510 |
| New York | $57,570 | about 6,000 |
| Washington | $47,330 | about 1,000 |
| Colorado | $46,720 | about 580 |
| California | $43,560 | about 5,000 |
Official definition: Assist patrons at hotel, apartment, or office building with personal services. May take messages; arrange or give advice on transportation, business services, or entertainment; or monitor guest requests for housekeeping and maintenance.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/concierges.htm
- www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-6012.00
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
- www.bls.gov/oes/earnings.htm
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY