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Industry careers · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Employment Matrix 2025–35

Careers in hospitality: jobs in hotels, restaurants and food service, by pay and employment.

130 occupations in hospitality, each with how many work here, what the industry pays them, how the occupation is projected to change in this industry, and the education it typically needs.

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Updated Nov 1, 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 (industry) · BLS Employment Matrix 2025–35
Hospitality jobs14,276,590130 occupations · +4.3% projected by 2035NAICS 72
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The hospitality industry (NAICS 72) had 14,276,590 wage and salary jobs in May 2025, by BLS OEWS (self-employed excluded). The largest occupations: Fast Food and Counter Workers (3,367,270 jobs, 23.6% of the industry's jobs); Server (2,087,000 jobs, 14.6% of the industry's jobs); Line Cook (1,312,060 jobs, 9.2% of the industry's jobs). Highest mean pay among the 130 occupations with at least 1,000 jobs here: Financial Manager ($138,510), IT Manager ($137,780), HR Manager ($129,600). BLS projects total employment in this industry to change +4.3% from 2025 to 2035 (Employment Matrix, all jobs).

Wage and salary jobs
14,276,590
OEWS May 2025, self-employed excluded
Occupations listed
130
with 1,000+ jobs in this industry
Projected change 2025–35
+4.3%
whole industry, Employment Matrix (all jobs)
No degree typically needed
105
of 130, BLS typical entry education
At a glance

Most common and highest-paying

Data From the full table below.

Most common careers

  1. Fast Food and Counter Workers3,367,270 jobs · 23.6%
  2. Server2,087,000 jobs · 14.6%
  3. Line Cook1,312,060 jobs · 9.2%
  4. First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1,037,790 jobs · 7.3%
  5. Cooks, Fast Food620,980 jobs · 4.3%
  6. Bartender600,580 jobs · 4.2%
  7. Food Preparation Workers519,550 jobs · 3.6%
  8. Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers451,790 jobs · 3.2%
  9. Housekeeper430,270 jobs · 3.0%
  10. Dishwasher412,400 jobs · 2.9%

Highest-paying careers

  1. Financial Manager$138,510 mean · 6,440 jobs
  2. IT Manager$137,780 mean · 1,340 jobs
  3. HR Manager$129,600 mean · 3,320 jobs
  4. Marketing Manager$118,160 mean · 3,510 jobs
  5. Gambling Managers$108,290 mean · 2,030 jobs
  6. Sales Manager$108,160 mean · 12,060 jobs
  7. Facilities Manager$98,800 mean · 7,310 jobs
  8. Managers, All Other$95,790 mean · 6,750 jobs
  9. Administrative Services Managers$91,840 mean · 3,800 jobs
  10. Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$89,550 mean · 2,610 jobs

Careers without a bachelor's degree

BLS typical entry-level education: no degree or a nondegree award.

  1. Fast Food and Counter WorkersNo formal educational credential · 3,367,270 jobs
  2. ServerNo formal educational credential · 2,087,000 jobs
  3. Line CookNo formal educational credential · 1,312,060 jobs
  4. First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent · 1,037,790 jobs
  5. Cooks, Fast FoodNo formal educational credential · 620,980 jobs
  6. BartenderNo formal educational credential · 600,580 jobs
  7. Food Preparation WorkersNo formal educational credential · 519,550 jobs
  8. Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersNo formal educational credential · 451,790 jobs
  9. HousekeeperNo formal educational credential · 430,270 jobs
  10. DishwasherNo formal educational credential · 412,400 jobs

Growing fastest in this industry

Projected 2025–35 change for the occupation within this industry (Employment Matrix); occupations with 5,000+ jobs here.

  1. Massage Therapist+26.4% here · 9,400 jobs
  2. Driver/Sales Workers+12.3% here · 175,190 jobs
  3. Line Cook+12.2% here · 1,312,060 jobs
  4. Training Specialist+11.6% here · 35,550 jobs
  5. Financial Manager+11.0% here · 6,440 jobs
  6. Lodging Managers+7.2% here · 38,310 jobs
  7. Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers+7.1% here · 42,370 jobs
  8. Sales Manager+7.1% here · 12,060 jobs
  9. Nutritionist+7.1% here · 7,820 jobs
  10. Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs+7.1% here · 6,910 jobs
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Careers in hospitality: 130 occupations
Occupation · why it is hereTypical entry education
Fast Food and Counter WorkersOEWS: 3,367,270 jobs in hospitality (23.6% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $31,790 (SOC 35-3023).3,367,27023.6%$31,790all industries: $32,150+6.4%No formal educational credential
ServerOEWS: 2,087,000 jobs in hospitality (14.6% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $40,180 (SOC 35-3031).2,087,00014.6%$40,180all industries: $40,060+1.7%No formal educational credential
Line CookOEWS: 1,312,060 jobs in hospitality (9.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $38,600 (SOC 35-2014).1,312,0609.2%$38,600all industries: $38,730+12.2%No formal educational credential
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersOEWS: 1,037,790 jobs in hospitality (7.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $45,330 (SOC 35-1012).1,037,7907.3%$45,330all industries: $46,180+6.2%High school diploma or equivalent
Cooks, Fast FoodOEWS: 620,980 jobs in hospitality (4.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $32,320 (SOC 35-2011).620,9804.3%$32,320all industries: $32,390+0.5%No formal educational credential
BartenderOEWS: 600,580 jobs in hospitality (4.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $41,800 (SOC 35-3011).600,5804.2%$41,800all industries: $40,790+4.6%No formal educational credential
Food Preparation WorkersOEWS: 519,550 jobs in hospitality (3.6% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $34,580 (SOC 35-2021).519,5503.6%$34,580all industries: $35,290-2.6%No formal educational credential
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersOEWS: 451,790 jobs in hospitality (3.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $34,020 (SOC 35-9011).451,7903.2%$34,020all industries: $34,230+5.8%No formal educational credential
HousekeeperOEWS: 430,270 jobs in hospitality (3.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $36,680 (SOC 37-2012).430,2703.0%$36,680all industries: $37,080-3.1%No formal educational credential
DishwasherOEWS: 412,400 jobs in hospitality (2.9% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $34,180 (SOC 35-9021).412,4002.9%$34,180all industries: $34,310-1.8%No formal educational credential
HostOEWS: 410,390 jobs in hospitality (2.9% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $32,570 (SOC 35-9031).410,3902.9%$32,570all industries: $32,690+3.2%No formal educational credential
CashierOEWS: 342,270 jobs in hospitality (2.4% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $32,070 (SOC 41-2011).342,2702.4%$32,070all industries: $33,180-7.4%No formal educational credential
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksOEWS: 248,240 jobs in hospitality (1.7% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $35,410 (SOC 43-4081).248,2401.7%$35,410all industries: $35,550+1.9%High school diploma or equivalent
Operations ManagerOEWS: 216,760 jobs in hospitality (1.5% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $81,080 (SOC 11-1021).216,7601.5%$81,080all industries: $134,940+6.1%Bachelor's degree
Food Service ManagerOEWS: 201,670 jobs in hospitality (1.4% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $72,710 (SOC 11-9051).201,6701.4%$72,710all industries: $74,880+6.3%High school diploma or equivalent
Driver/Sales WorkersOEWS: 175,190 jobs in hospitality (1.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $31,490 (SOC 53-3031).175,1901.2%$31,490all industries: $40,730+12.3%High school diploma or equivalent
ChefOEWS: 160,460 jobs in hospitality (1.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $65,410 (SOC 35-1011).160,4601.1%$65,410all industries: $66,700+6.3%High school diploma or equivalent
Maintenance TechnicianOEWS: 133,570 jobs in hospitality (0.9% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $44,060 (SOC 49-9071).133,5700.9%$44,060all industries: $53,780+6.8%High school diploma or equivalent
JanitorOEWS: 117,930 jobs in hospitality (0.8% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $38,860 (SOC 37-2011).117,9300.8%$38,860all industries: $38,760+6.0%No formal educational credential
Cooks, Short OrderOEWS: 109,050 jobs in hospitality (0.8% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $36,420 (SOC 35-2015).109,0500.8%$36,420all industries: $36,120-7.5%No formal educational credential
Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaOEWS: 85,500 jobs in hospitality (0.6% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $40,680 (SOC 35-2012).85,5000.6%$40,680all industries: $38,810+7.0%No formal educational credential
BakerOEWS: 69,160 jobs in hospitality (0.5% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $37,290 (SOC 51-3011).69,1600.5%$37,290all industries: $38,480+6.3%No formal educational credential
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherOEWS: 66,320 jobs in hospitality (0.5% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $36,490 (SOC 35-9099).66,3200.5%$36,490all industries: $36,810+6.3%No formal educational credential
Food ServerOEWS: 63,110 jobs in hospitality (0.4% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $36,570 (SOC 35-3041).63,1100.4%$36,570all industries: $36,140+5.4%No formal educational credential
Security GuardOEWS: 60,350 jobs in hospitality (0.4% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $40,540 (SOC 33-9032).60,3500.4%$40,540all industries: $42,470+0.2%High school diploma or equivalent
Gambling DealersOEWS: 46,770 jobs in hospitality (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $40,120 (SOC 39-3011).46,7700.3%$40,120all industries: $42,550+3.2%High school diploma or equivalent
Office ManagerOEWS: 46,740 jobs in hospitality (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $56,420 (SOC 43-1011).46,7400.3%$56,420all industries: $73,490+1.6%High school diploma or equivalent
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersOEWS: 42,400 jobs in hospitality (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $49,340 (SOC 37-1011).42,4000.3%$49,340all industries: $53,320+7.0%High school diploma or equivalent
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersOEWS: 42,370 jobs in hospitality (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $35,010 (SOC 51-6011).42,3700.3%$35,010all industries: $34,920+7.1%No formal educational credential
Office Clerks, GeneralOEWS: 38,450 jobs in hospitality (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $43,570 (SOC 43-9061).38,4500.3%$43,570all industries: $46,420-4.5%High school diploma or equivalent
Lodging ManagersOEWS: 38,310 jobs in hospitality (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $76,990 (SOC 11-9081).38,3100.3%$76,990all industries: $78,740+7.2%High school diploma or equivalent
BookkeeperOEWS: 36,160 jobs in hospitality (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $48,130 (SOC 43-3031).36,1600.2%$48,130all industries: $53,560-4.4%Some college, no degree
Training SpecialistOEWS: 35,550 jobs in hospitality (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $39,910 (SOC 13-1151).35,5500.2%$39,910all industries: $75,550+11.6%Bachelor's degree
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelOEWS: 30,000 jobs in hospitality (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $64,280 (SOC 41-3091).30,0000.2%$64,280all industries: $82,430+4.0%High school diploma or equivalent
Customer Service RepresentativeOEWS: 29,570 jobs in hospitality (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $38,280 (SOC 43-4051).29,5700.2%$38,280all industries: $46,590-4.3%High school diploma or equivalent
Sales AssociateOEWS: 27,440 jobs in hospitality (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $33,930 (SOC 41-2031).27,4400.2%$33,930all industries: $37,310+6.1%No formal educational credential
Amusement and Recreation AttendantsOEWS: 22,020 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $35,620 (SOC 39-3091).22,0200.1%$35,620all industries: $32,640+6.5%No formal educational credential
Event PlannerOEWS: 20,800 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $62,360 (SOC 13-1121).20,8000.1%$62,360all industries: $66,520+6.6%Bachelor's degree
Administrative AssistantOEWS: 19,880 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $45,810 (SOC 43-6014).19,8800.1%$45,810all industries: $49,350-4.3%High school diploma or equivalent
Baggage Porters and BellhopsOEWS: 16,810 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $38,640 (SOC 39-6011).16,8100.1%$38,640all industries: $38,570-5.3%High school diploma or equivalent
LandscaperOEWS: 16,770 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $39,040 (SOC 37-3011).16,7700.1%$39,040all industries: $42,290+6.6%No formal educational credential
AccountantOEWS: 16,330 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $75,810 (SOC 13-2011).16,3300.1%$75,810all industries: $94,750+6.6%Bachelor's degree
Delivery DriverOEWS: 14,430 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $39,150 (SOC 53-3033).14,4300.1%$39,150all industries: $48,770+6.7%High school diploma or equivalent
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services WorkersOEWS: 14,310 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $68,130 (SOC 39-1013).14,3100.1%$68,130all industries: $64,830+3.2%High school diploma or equivalent
Store ManagerOEWS: 13,970 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $49,330 (SOC 41-1011).13,9700.1%$49,330all industries: $53,380+6.3%High school diploma or equivalent
StockerOEWS: 13,790 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $40,020 (SOC 53-7065).13,7900.1%$40,020all industries: $39,540+6.6%No formal educational credential
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersOEWS: 13,730 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $68,140 (SOC 49-1011).13,7300.1%$68,140all industries: $85,220+6.9%High school diploma or equivalent
Marketing SpecialistOEWS: 12,330 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $61,790 (SOC 13-1161).12,3300.1%$61,790all industries: $89,490+6.1%Bachelor's degree
Sales ManagerOEWS: 12,060 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $108,160 (SOC 11-2022).12,0600.1%$108,160all industries: $164,350+7.1%Bachelor's degree
RecruiterOEWS: 12,040 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $70,280 (SOC 13-1071).12,0400.1%$70,280all industries: $81,990+6.6%Bachelor's degree
Recreation WorkersOEWS: 11,350 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $35,760 (SOC 39-9032).11,3500.1%$35,760all industries: $38,520+6.1%High school diploma or equivalent
Material HandlerOEWS: 9,880 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $40,350 (SOC 53-7062).9,8800.1%$40,350all industries: $42,260+6.5%No formal educational credential
Massage TherapistOEWS: 9,400 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $59,630 (SOC 31-9011).9,4000.1%$59,630all industries: $63,830+26.4%Postsecondary nondegree award
Gambling Change Persons and Booth CashiersOEWS: 8,660 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $41,020 (SOC 41-2012).8,6600.1%$41,020all industries: $39,100-1.8%No formal educational credential
ReceptionistOEWS: 8,530 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $35,340 (SOC 43-4171).8,5300.1%$35,340all industries: $39,460-2.0%High school diploma or equivalent
Cooks, All OtherOEWS: 8,440 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $39,940 (SOC 35-2019).8,4400.1%$39,940all industries: $39,150+6.3%No formal educational credential
ConciergesOEWS: 7,970 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $45,510 (SOC 39-6012).7,9700.1%$45,510all industries: $42,510-19.4%High school diploma or equivalent
NutritionistOEWS: 7,820 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $73,630 (SOC 29-1031).7,8200.1%$73,630all industries: $77,130+7.1%Bachelor's degree
Facilities ManagerOEWS: 7,310 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $98,800 (SOC 11-3013).7,3100.1%$98,800all industries: $116,890+6.8%Bachelor's degree
Parking AttendantsOEWS: 7,110 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $35,400 (SOC 53-6021).7,1100.1%$35,400all industries: $34,990-3.3%No formal educational credential
Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursOEWS: 6,910 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $35,570 (SOC 53-3053).6,9100.1%$35,570all industries: $39,880+7.1%No formal educational credential
Managers, All OtherOEWS: 6,750 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $95,790 (SOC 11-9199).6,7500.1%$95,790all industries: $153,890+6.1%Bachelor's degree
LifeguardOEWS: 6,640 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $35,530 (SOC 33-9092).6,6400.1%$35,530all industries: $34,470+6.7%No formal educational credential
Financial ManagerOEWS: 6,440 jobs in hospitality (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $138,510 (SOC 11-3031).6,4400.1%$138,510all industries: $186,910+11.0%Bachelor's degree
Gambling Cage WorkersOEWS: 6,020 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $40,810 (SOC 43-3041).6,0200.0%$40,810all industries: $39,510-1.9%High school diploma or equivalent
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksOEWS: 5,930 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $45,180 (SOC 43-5071).5,9300.0%$45,180all industries: $46,810-4.4%High school diploma or equivalent
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersOEWS: 5,550 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $45,960 (SOC 51-9012).5,5500.0%$45,960all industries: $56,030+5.2%High school diploma or equivalent
First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersOEWS: 5,440 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $59,820 (SOC 33-1091).5,4400.0%$59,820all industries: $59,900-0.1%High school diploma or equivalent
Business Operations Specialists, All OtherOEWS: 4,890 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $64,740 (SOC 13-1199).4,8900.0%$64,740all industries: $93,970+6.3%Bachelor's degree
Food BatchmakersOEWS: 4,820 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $33,610 (SOC 51-3092).4,8200.0%$33,610all industries: $43,750+6.4%High school diploma or equivalent
Executive AssistantOEWS: 4,740 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $64,010 (SOC 43-6011).4,7400.0%$64,010all industries: $79,140+0.9%High school diploma or equivalent
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersOEWS: 4,720 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $48,820 (SOC 49-9091).4,7200.0%$48,820all industries: $49,770-4.7%High school diploma or equivalent
UsherOEWS: 4,700 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $37,230 (SOC 39-3031).4,7000.0%$37,230all industries: $33,080+5.7%No formal educational credential
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersOEWS: 4,470 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $56,820 (SOC 51-1011).4,4700.0%$56,820all industries: $76,600+6.5%High school diploma or equivalent
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksOEWS: 4,440 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $45,160 (SOC 43-4181).4,4400.0%$45,160all industries: $49,630-1.8%High school diploma or equivalent
Buyers and Purchasing AgentsOEWS: 4,320 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $66,530 (SOC 13-1020).4,3200.0%$66,530all industries: $83,770+11.9%Bachelor's degree
Packers and Packagers, HandOEWS: 4,160 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $37,890 (SOC 53-7064).4,1600.0%$37,890all industries: $37,540+6.9%No formal educational credential
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesOEWS: 4,110 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $56,930 (SOC 39-1014).4,1100.0%$56,930all industries: $53,550+6.1%High school diploma or equivalent
Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksOEWS: 4,040 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $58,840 (SOC 43-3051).4,0400.0%$58,840all industries: $59,630-15.0%High school diploma or equivalent
Gambling Service Workers, All OtherOEWS: 3,810 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $43,070 (SOC 39-3019).3,8100.0%$43,070all industries: $41,380+3.6%High school diploma or equivalent
Administrative Services ManagersOEWS: 3,800 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $91,840 (SOC 11-3012).3,8000.0%$91,840all industries: $129,870+6.5%Bachelor's degree
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room AttendantsOEWS: 3,600 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $43,330 (SOC 39-3093).3,6000.0%$43,330all industries: $38,460+6.4%High school diploma or equivalent
Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksOEWS: 3,530 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $48,170 (SOC 43-5061).3,5300.0%$48,170all industries: $62,150+1.3%High school diploma or equivalent
Marketing ManagerOEWS: 3,510 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $118,160 (SOC 11-2021).3,5100.0%$118,160all industries: $177,770+5.9%Bachelor's degree
HR ManagerOEWS: 3,320 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $129,600 (SOC 11-3121).3,3200.0%$129,600all industries: $164,230+6.9%Bachelor's degree
IT Support SpecialistOEWS: 3,320 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $54,830 (SOC 15-1232).3,3200.0%$54,830all industries: $67,330-4.4%Some college, no degree
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling InvestigatorsOEWS: 3,170 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $45,850 (SOC 33-9031).3,1700.0%$45,850all industries: $45,630-1.9%High school diploma or equivalent
Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherOEWS: 3,080 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $45,060 (SOC 39-9099).3,0800.0%$45,060all industries: $40,120+6.2%High school diploma or equivalent
Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersOEWS: 2,990 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $38,970 (SOC 51-3093).2,9900.0%$38,970all industries: $42,570+1.2%High school diploma or equivalent
Public Relations SpecialistOEWS: 2,930 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage not published (SOC 27-3031).2,9300.0%not publishedall industries: $84,120+3.0%Bachelor's degree
Personal TrainerOEWS: 2,860 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $52,740 (SOC 39-9031).2,8600.0%$52,740all industries: $52,420+7.3%High school diploma or equivalent
EstheticianOEWS: 2,650 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $62,730 (SOC 39-5094).2,6500.0%$62,730all industries: $51,850+6.9%Postsecondary nondegree award
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsOEWS: 2,620 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $58,370 (SOC 53-1047).2,6200.0%$58,370all industries: $66,860+6.5%High school diploma or equivalent
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingOEWS: 2,610 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $89,550 (SOC 11-9072).2,6100.0%$89,550all industries: $89,750+6.2%Bachelor's degree
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersOEWS: 2,600 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $58,020 (SOC 39-1022).2,6000.0%$58,020all industries: $52,360+6.3%High school diploma or equivalent
Disc Jockeys, Except RadioOEWS: 2,440 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage not published (SOC 27-2091).2,4400.0%not publishedall industries: not published+2.1%High school diploma or equivalent
PainterOEWS: 2,340 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $57,380 (SOC 47-2141).2,3400.0%$57,380all industries: $55,420+6.5%No formal educational credential
Audio and Video TechniciansOEWS: 2,320 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $62,760 (SOC 27-4011).2,3200.0%$62,760all industries: $64,630+4.5%Postsecondary nondegree award
Butchers and Meat CuttersOEWS: 2,290 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $42,150 (SOC 51-3021).2,2900.0%$42,150all industries: $42,380+6.1%No formal educational credential
Tour and Travel GuidesOEWS: 2,280 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $42,330 (SOC 39-7010).2,2800.0%$42,330all industries: $43,720+6.5%High school diploma or equivalent
Truck DriverOEWS: 2,230 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $48,840 (SOC 53-3032).2,2300.0%$48,840all industries: $59,710+6.8%Postsecondary nondegree award
DancerOEWS: 2,190 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage not published (SOC 27-2031).2,1900.0%not publishedall industries: not published+1.3%No formal educational credential
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceOEWS: 2,170 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $48,290 (SOC 43-2011).2,1700.0%$48,290all industries: $42,300-25.3%High school diploma or equivalent
Human Resources AssistantOEWS: 2,170 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $44,160 (SOC 43-4161).2,1700.0%$44,160all industries: $52,250-4.4%Associate's degree
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceOEWS: 2,040 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $45,400 (SOC 43-5032).2,0400.0%$45,400all industries: $54,740+0.5%High school diploma or equivalent
Gambling ManagersOEWS: 2,030 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $108,290 (SOC 11-9071).2,0300.0%$108,290all industries: $103,050+3.2%High school diploma or equivalent
Counter and Rental ClerksOEWS: 2,010 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $36,030 (SOC 41-2021).2,0100.0%$36,030all industries: $45,700+6.4%No formal educational credential
Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsOEWS: 2,000 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $64,760 (SOC 51-8021).2,0000.0%$64,760all industries: $83,960+7.2%High school diploma or equivalent
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherOEWS: 1,850 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $42,960 (SOC 43-9199).1,8500.0%$42,960all industries: $48,670-6.1%High school diploma or equivalent
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and RunnersOEWS: 1,610 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $34,920 (SOC 39-3012).1,6100.0%$34,920all industries: $36,450+2.8%High school diploma or equivalent
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherOEWS: 1,570 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $50,020 (SOC 49-9099).1,5700.0%$50,020all industries: $53,850+6.6%High school diploma or equivalent
Building Cleaning Workers, All OtherOEWS: 1,540 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $43,410 (SOC 37-2019).1,5400.0%$43,410all industries: $46,420+5.7%No formal educational credential
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersOEWS: 1,530 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $60,830 (SOC 37-1012).1,5300.0%$60,830all industries: $60,960+6.6%High school diploma or equivalent
Self-Enrichment TeachersOEWS: 1,520 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $47,850 (SOC 25-3021).1,5200.0%$47,850all industries: $54,740+6.7%High school diploma or equivalent
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherOEWS: 1,520 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage not published (SOC 27-2099).1,5200.0%not publishedall industries: not published+3.4%No formal educational credential
HVAC TechnicianOEWS: 1,440 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $58,800 (SOC 49-9021).1,4400.0%$58,800all industries: $64,780+6.7%Postsecondary nondegree award
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersOEWS: 1,410 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $76,300 (SOC 41-1012).1,4100.0%$76,300all industries: $99,370+6.9%High school diploma or equivalent
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsOEWS: 1,410 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $38,410 (SOC 45-2093).1,4100.0%$38,410all industries: $39,260+0.6%No formal educational credential
IT ManagerOEWS: 1,340 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $137,780 (SOC 11-3021).1,3400.0%$137,780all industries: $192,160+13.9%Bachelor's degree
Graphic DesignerOEWS: 1,300 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $67,580 (SOC 27-1024).1,3000.0%$67,580all industries: $70,560+2.0%Bachelor's degree
Residential AdvisorsOEWS: 1,300 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $46,080 (SOC 39-9041).1,3000.0%$46,080all industries: $43,990+1.2%High school diploma or equivalent
CarpenterOEWS: 1,290 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $70,010 (SOC 47-2031).1,2900.0%$70,010all industries: $65,630+5.8%High school diploma or equivalent
Property ManagerOEWS: 1,270 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $73,010 (SOC 11-9141).1,2700.0%$73,010all industries: $83,710+6.1%High school diploma or equivalent
System AdministratorOEWS: 1,250 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $85,160 (SOC 15-1244).1,2500.0%$85,160all industries: $103,680-4.1%Bachelor's degree
Compliance OfficerOEWS: 1,210 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $59,490 (SOC 13-1041).1,2100.0%$59,490all industries: $88,400+6.1%Bachelor's degree
Project ManagerOEWS: 1,200 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $85,790 (SOC 13-1082).1,2000.0%$85,790all industries: $110,740+6.9%Bachelor's degree
Nail TechOEWS: 1,160 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $49,820 (SOC 39-5092).1,1600.0%$49,820all industries: $38,570+6.8%Postsecondary nondegree award
Computer Occupations, All OtherOEWS: 1,130 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $70,460 (SOC 15-1299).1,1300.0%$70,460all industries: $122,230+6.0%Bachelor's degree
Forklift OperatorOEWS: 1,050 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $49,250 (SOC 53-7051).1,0500.0%$49,250all industries: $48,370+7.0%No formal educational credential
OrderliesOEWS: 1,000 jobs in hospitality (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $36,790 (SOC 31-1132).1,0000.0%$36,790all industries: $40,660+7.2%High school diploma or equivalent
Definitions

Reading the numbers

Data Two different shares, two different sources.

Share of the industry's jobs

Of all wage and salary jobs in hospitality, the percent held by this occupation (OEWS). Example: Fast Food and Counter Workers holds 23.6% of jobs here.

What it is not

Not the share of all fast food and counter workerss who work in this industry; role pages show that from the Employment Matrix. OEWS publishes no industry concentration index, so none is shown.

FAQ

Common questions

What careers are in hospitality?
The hospitality industry (NAICS 72) had 14,276,590 wage and salary jobs in May 2025, by BLS OEWS (self-employed excluded). The largest occupations: Fast Food and Counter Workers (3,367,270 jobs, 23.6% of the industry's jobs); Server (2,087,000 jobs, 14.6% of the industry's jobs); Line Cook (1,312,060 jobs, 9.2% of the industry's jobs).
What does this industry include?
Accommodation (hotels, motels, casino hotels, RV parks) and food services and drinking places (restaurants, cafeterias, caterers, bars). Tourism attractions and travel agencies are in other industries. Data: NAICS 72.
Is the pay shown for this industry only?
Yes. Mean wages are OEWS estimates for workers in that occupation employed in this industry. The national figure beside it covers the occupation in all industries.
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Method

How this page is built

Industry: NAICS 72. Accommodation (hotels, motels, casino hotels, RV parks) and food services and drinking places (restaurants, cafeterias, caterers, bars). Tourism attractions and travel agencies are in other industries. Occupations: detailed SOC occupations with at least 1,000 OEWS jobs in this industry. Two denominators: the share shown under each job count is the occupation's share of this industry's jobs (OEWS percent of industry employment); it is not the share of all workers in that occupation. Change 2025–35 is the Employment Matrix projection for that occupation within this industry, not national occupation growth. The industry change is a whole-industry figure and does not apply to every occupation in it. OEWS covers wage and salary workers only; the Matrix counts all jobs. Searches this page answers include “careers in hotels”, “careers in tourism”, “careers in hotel industry” (Ahrefs, U.S.). Since May 2025, OEWS publishes specific values for many wages above $239,200 a year; where BLS still publishes only “$239,200 or more”, that is what is shown. Data are in the public domain.

What this page can't tell you
  • Any one employer: these are national estimates for an occupation within an industry.
  • Self-employed workers: OEWS counts wage and salary jobs only.
  • Cause and effect: different industry wages do not mean changing industries will change anyone's pay.
Sources
  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 national industry-specific estimates (2018 SOC, 2022 NAICS; excludes the self-employed), public domain.
  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, 2025–35 National Employment Matrix (all jobs, including self-employed).
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, occupational projections 2025–35 (typical entry-level education).