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Job outlook for hospitality aides in the United States
Hospitality aide job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected hospitality aide job growth rate is 36% from 2018-2028.
About 1,185,800 new jobs for hospitality aides are projected over the next decade.
Hospitality aide salaries have increased 8% for hospitality aides in the last 5 years.
There are over 8,831 hospitality aides currently employed in the United States.
There are 160,449 active hospitality aide job openings in the US.
The average hospitality aide salary is $24,924.
Are hospitality aide jobs in demand?
Hospitality aide job and salary trends over time
Hospitality aide jobs over time
Hospitality aide job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,831 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,659 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 17,685 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 18,745 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 19,293 | 0.01% |
Average hospitality aide salary over time
Hospitality aide salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,924 | $11.98 | +5.2% |
| 2024 | $23,685 | $11.39 | --4.3% |
| 2023 | $24,741 | $11.89 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $23,729 | $11.41 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $23,105 | $11.11 | +3.1% |
Hospitality aide jobs by state
Most common states for hospitality aides
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 147 | 14% |
| 2 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 890 | 13% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 308 | 10% |
| 4 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 303 | 10% |
| 5 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 136 | 10% |
| 6 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 868 | 9% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 516 | 9% |
| 8 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 177 | 9% |
| 9 | Alaska | 739,795 | 64 | 9% |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 993 | 8% |
| 11 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 58 | 8% |
| 12 | Vermont | 623,657 | 47 | 8% |
| 13 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 835 | 7% |
| 14 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 658 | 7% |
| 15 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 480 | 7% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 422 | 7% |
| 17 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 121 | 7% |
| 18 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 71 | 7% |
| 19 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 59 | 7% |
| 20 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 675 | 6% |
Most common cities for hospitality aides
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Findlay | 5 | 12% | $26,745 |
| 2 | Liberty | 2 | 7% | $23,689 |
| 3 | Battle Creek | 3 | 6% | $24,145 |
| 4 | Lima | 2 | 5% | $26,706 |
| 5 | Cambridge | 3 | 3% | $28,477 |
| 6 | Austin | 3 | 0% | $21,729 |
| 7 | Dallas | 2 | 0% | $21,742 |
Hospitality Aide job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of hospitality aide experts
Old Dominion University
Carlow University
Carolyn Rutledge Ph.D.
Professor, Associate Chair, Director Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) ProgramOld Dominion University
School of Nursing
What hard/technical skills are most important for Hospitality Aides?
Carolyn Rutledge Ph.D.: Proficiency with computer programs such as Word & Excel.
Janice Nash
Professor, Director of the Undergraduate Nursing ProgramCarlow University
College of Health and Wellness
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Hospitality Aides to find work opportunities?
Janice Nash: A graduate should find opportunities in almost every region of the country at this point.