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CAREEROPPORTUNITIES
Considering the growth of the market, it may be tempting to enter the hospitality industry without a degree. However, those with degrees tend to climb the corporate ladder to higher positions, faster. Just take a look at the difference a degree can make.
Below are salaries of jobs that require a degree, unless specifically noted.
hotel & restaurant positions
General Manager $112,162
Resident Manager $83,300
Director of Sales & Marketing $74,266
Food & Beverage Manager $73,402
Human Resource Director $64,220
Senior Sales Manager $53,049
Rooms Manager $52,614
Controller $50,813
Catering Sales Manager $42,431
Sales Manager $41,371
Restaurant Manager $46,800
Front Office Manager $36,940
Reservation Manager $33,781
travel & tourism positions
Tour Operator, Senior Executives $105,000
Incentive Travel, Manager $78,000
Tour Director, International $68,000
Tour Director, Domestic $40,000
Tourism Special Event Coordinator $32,000
Destination Marketing Organization, Manager $65,000
Product Development Manager $45,000
Tourism Director $42,000
Trade Association, Director $58,000
Cruise Director $66,000
Senior Flight Attendant $52,000
Car Rental, Manager $72,000
sports, entertainment & event positions
Convention Management, Department Director $70,300
Special Event and Meetings Officer $40,000
Corporate Meeting Planner $62,000
Association Meeting Manager $54,600
Wedding Sales, Executive $50,000
Conference Manager $50,000
salaries of jobs that do not require a degree (positions are paid on an
hourly basis)
Hotel Maintenance Employee $22,006
Front Office Clerk $18,200
Housekeeping Assistant $15,620
Travel Agent Associate, Corporate $21,840
Travel Agent Associate, Leisure $18,720
Tour Host, Incoming tourism $18,720
Site Tour Guide $21,840
As you can see, those with degrees can start at almost twice the amount of those without. The best preparation available — a Johnson & Wales education — is affordable when you consider the lifelong returns and career rewards.
Salaries reflected are the median for the industry, and each position has the potential to earn a higher salary. Sources: 2000 Hospitality Compensation and Benefits Survey, 2000 Hospitality Compensation Exchange (HCE), Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2002-2003 edition, and The Professional Convention Management Association.
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