Sector Dashboard - Hospitality

Hospitality includes restaurants, hotels, food service contractors, and caterers. It dominates local food-related employment—supporting 68% of all jobs in the food economy within Philadelphia and 59% of all food-related jobs in the region. The hospitality sector is also one of the primary drivers of food-related job growth at both the city and regional levels, though it pays the lowest average wages of all food economy sectors. It is projected to grow faster than all other food economy sectors over the next five years.

*Projected job growth for the metro area is calculated at the state level.

Hospitality occupations typically require a high school diploma or equivalent. The food economy also supports hospitality sector occupations that may not be immediately thought of as food-related, such as drivers and sales workers. Higher wages within hospitality occupations are attainable with additional degrees and certifications.

Restaurants and eating places lead both employment and jobs added, followed closely by drinking places with alcoholic beverages. However, some of the highest wages in hospitality are through food service contractors.

Highest Wages = Green; Most Jobs Added = Red; Most Employees = Blue

Hospitality establishments are concentrated in highly commercial areas, and zip codes that have commercial corridors or business districts. These include Center City, University City and West Philadelphia, South Philadelphia. Largely these zip codes have connectivity to passenger rail, making them accessible to individuals working and patronizing these establishments.