Housekeeper Wages Rise 29%, but Employment Flatlines Since 2020, OysterLink Finds
Miami, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - October 22, 2025) - New analysis by OysterLink of the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data reveals that while housekeepers and maids have seen one of the largest wage increases in the hospitality industry since 2020, overall employment has failed to recover. Average annual wages grew 29%, from $28,580 to $36,880, while total employment edged up just 1.6% to about 781,000.
2025-10-22 11:41 AM EDT
Concierge Employment Up 20%, Wages Climb 15% as Hotels Rebound, OysterLink Reports
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - October 17, 2025) - New analysis by OysterLink of the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data shows that concierge employment has risen by nearly 20% since 2020, signaling a strong recovery across the U.S. hotel sector. Average annual wages for concierges climbed 15% to $42,880, reflecting the growing value of personalized service in hospitality.
2025-10-17 9:42 AM EDT
OysterLink Analysis: Youth Employment in Leisure and Hospitality Sees Slight Dip in 2025
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - October 16, 2025) - Youth employment in the U.S. leisure and hospitality industry declined slightly over the past year, according to new Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data analyzed by OysterLink, a job platform built for hospitality professionals and employers.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, pl
2025-10-16 12:43 PM EDT
Texas Cities Are the Nation's Top Hospitality Job Market, OysterLink Finds
Austin, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - October 13, 2025) - OysterLink's new analysis shows Texas is now the top state for hospitality job growth. With a fast-growing population, major company moves, and a booming convention scene, several Texas cities rank among the nation's leaders in hospitality hiring, creating a statewide surge in open jobs.
2025-10-13 11:00 AM EDT
Indianapolis Tops Hotel Manager Job Postings, OysterLink Finds
Indianapolis, Indiana--(Newsfile Corp. - October 10, 2025) - OysterLink data shows a surprising trend: Indianapolis, IN, now leads the nation in Hotel Manager openings, beating out big names like Chicago, Las Vegas, and Miami. The surge comes from the city's growing role in conventions, sports, and business travel.Indianapol
2025-10-10 11:00 AM EDT
Cooks' Wages Jump About 28% While Chef Employment Nearly Doubles Since 2020, OysterLink Finds
Miami, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - October 9, 2025) - Wages for U.S. cooks have increased by 27.8% since 2020, rising from $29,530 to $37,730, according to new analysis from OysterLink of Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. Chef wages also grew to $64,720 in 2024, while employment for chefs nearly doubled over the four-year period, climbing 79.6% to 182,320 workers.
2025-10-09 6:03 PM EDT
Porter Roles Fall by Over 50% Since 2020, OysterLink Finds
Miami, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - October 3, 2025) - Analysis by OysterLink of the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data reveals that U.S. porter roles have seen one of the steepest employment declines in hospitality, dropping by 52.15% between 2020 and 2024. Despite modest wage growth of 13.4%, this occupation continues to lag behind other hotel and restaurant roles in both pay progression and job outlook.
2025-10-03 11:40 AM EDT
'Hotel Manager' and 'Restaurant Manager' Are the Most Posted Jobs in Hospitality, OysterLink Data Shows
Miami, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - October 2, 2025) - OysterLink, a hospitality job platform, has released new data showing a strong demand for management roles in the industry.Most Posted Jobs in HospitalityTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
2025-10-02 11:45 AM EDT
Interest in Micro-Trips on the Rise, OysterLink Reports
Miami, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - October 1, 2025) - OysterLink, the platform for hospitality professionals and industry insights, reports that both Google Trends and its own platform data point to a growing interest for short getaways.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
2025-10-01 9:09 AM EDT
Hospitality Industry Employment Surges Up 2 Million Since 2020, OysterLink Finds
Miami, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - September 30, 2025) - The U.S. hospitality industry employed more than 2.1 million additional workers in 2024 compared to 2020, according to a new OysterLink analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. The findings point to sustained workforce expansion and the growing importance of hospitality as a key employer in the U.S.
2025-09-30 2:10 PM EDT
OysterLink Study: Restaurant Managers Earn $72,370 on Average - Nearly Double Typical Hospitality Wages
Miami, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - September 29, 2025) - A new study from hospitality job platform OysterLink reveals that Restaurant Managers now earn an average of $72,370 annually in 2024. That's nearly double the wages of frontline hospitality jobs such as waiters ($38,360) and bartenders ($39,880).To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
2025-09-29 11:55 AM EDT
OysterLink Analysis: Bartenders and Waiters See Wage Growth of Nearly 40% in 5 Years
Miami, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - September 23, 2025) - Hospitality job platform OysterLink released an analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data that spotlights the hospitality roles with the strongest wage growth between 2020 and 2024. The findings show that bartenders and waiters led the industry with pay increases of up to 39.6%, reflecting shifting industry dynamics and growing demand for talent.
2025-09-23 2:15 PM EDT
OysterLink Survey Reveals Hospitality Promotions Often Take More Than Two Years
Miami, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - September 19, 2025) - OysterLink, a hospitality job platform, has released new poll data highlighting the pace of career advancement in the hospitality industry. According to the poll of hospitality professionals, the majority report that promotions take more than two years. To view an enhanced version of this gr
2025-09-19 11:16 AM EDT
OysterLink Analysis: People With Disabilities Make Up Nearly 1 in 10 Hospitality Workers
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - September 18, 2025) - OysterLink, a hospitality jobs and networking platform, released an analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data showing that people with disabilities accounted for 9.5% of all leisure and hospitality employees in 2024. This representation is slightly higher than the overall workforce average (8.7%) and above industries such as financial activities (5.8%), information (1.7%), and government (5.4%).
2025-09-18 12:16 PM EDT
Oysterlink Report: Interest for Hospitality Education Surges in 2025
Miami, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - September 16, 2025) - A new analysis from OysterLink, a hospitality job platform, confirms a significant and sustained increase in interest for hospitality schools in 2025. This trend is also reflected in public search data from Google. To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
2025-09-16 4:27 PM EDT
OysterLink Study: "No Tax on Tips" Could Boost Hospitality Workers' Pay by $10K-$20K Annually
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - September 15, 2025) - Restaurant and hospitality job platform, OysterLink, has released a new analysis showing how the proposed "No Tax on Tips" policy could reshape pay for millions of restaurant and hotel workers. Based on wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) combined with industry tipping estimates, the study finds that servers, bartenders, and other tipped employees could see an effective increase of $10,000-$20,000 in take-home...
2025-09-15 1:14 PM EDT
OysterLink Analysis: Youth Employment in Leisure and Hospitality Sees Slight Dip in 2025
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - September 12, 2025) - Youth employment in the U.S. leisure and hospitality industry declined slightly over the past year, according to new Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data analyzed by OysterLink, a job platform built for hospitality professionals and employers.To view an enhanced version of this graphic,
2025-09-12 11:06 AM EDT
OysterLink Poll Finds Celebrity Chef Shows Paint an Unrealistic Picture of Kitchen Life
Miami, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - September 11, 2025) - An OysterLink poll of about 120 hospitality professionals reveals that most believe celebrity chef shows fail to reflect the real world of restaurant kitchens.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
2025-09-11 5:09 PM EDT
Black Youth Employment in Hospitality Rises 15% Amid Sector Decline, OysterLink Analysis Shows
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - September 10, 2025) - Analysis by OysterLink of July 2025 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reveals a demographic shift among young workers (ages 16-24) in the hospitality sector. While overall employment in the industry fell, the number of Black or African American youth employed grew by 15%, marking a key change in representation.
2025-09-10 2:51 PM EDT
Leisure and Hospitality Remains Top Employer for U.S. Youth, OysterLink Analysis Shows
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - September 9, 2025) - The leisure and hospitality sector continues to dominate youth employment in the U.S., employing about 5.36 million workers aged 16 to 24 in July 2025, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as analyzed by OysterLink. OysterLink To view an
2025-09-09 10:27 AM EDT