Industry Profile: Hospitality, Retail, Tourism and Entertainment
BLS reports that the Hospitality Accommodation and Food Services sector comprises establishments providing customers with lodging and/or preparing meals, snacks, and beverages for immediate consumption. The sector includes both accommodation and food services establishments because the two activities are often combined at the same establishment. Businesses that provide customers with lodging or that provide services to meet varied cultural, entertainment, and recreational interests of their patrons.
Relevant Industry Data:
Supply is lower than the National Average for high demand Hospitality, Retail, Tourism and Entertainment Occupations in the District. An average area the size of the District would have 130,361 employees. There are 93,323 employees in DC. This higher than expected supply may make it easier to find candidates. The gap between expected and actual employment is expected to remain roughly the same over the next 5 years.
- The number of unique Job Postings in the last 12 months was 18,660
- Jobs in this industry can be found in Restaurants and Other Eating Places (36.5%), Services to Buildings and Dwellings (10%) and Traveler Accommodation (7.2%).
- The median compensation is $18.04 per hour, 18% higher than the National median wage of $15.34 per hour.
- 50.1% of high demand high demand Hospitality, Retail, Tourism and Entertainment jobs in the District are held by females.
- 67.3% of high demand high demand Hospitality, Retail, Tourism and Entertainment jobs in the District are held by racial minorities.
- 62.3% of high demand high demand Hospitality, Retail, Tourism and Entertainment jobs in the District are held by individuals ages 25-54.
*The data provided in the section above is derived from the Lightcast Occupations Snapshot Report for the District of Columbia, and is based on 31 occupations all in Job Zones 1-5.
The top 10 employers for the Hospitality, Retail, Tourism and Entertainment industry within the last 12 months are: Hilton, Marriot International, Compass Group, Aramark, Hyatt, Thompson Hospitality, Concord Hospitality Enterprises, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A and Montage Hotels and Resorts.
Mayors 2023 to 2028 Comeback Plan: Occupations within this industry align with the Hospitality, Tourism and Entertainment Industry outlined within the Mayors Comeback Plan.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares secondary and post-secondary adult students which aligns this industry with their Hospitality and Tourism Industry.
Wage and Unique Postings information captured in the chart reflects August 2023 Lightcast Occupations Report data and will be updated annually.
Click on the links below to view the Career Pathway Maps and High-Demand Occupations for the Hospitality, Retail, Tourism and Entertainment Industry:
HRTE Cleaning Service Career Pathways Final.pdf
HRTE Food Service Career Pathways Final.pdf
High Demand Occupations List FY2024.pdf