Accommodation: NAICS 721
About the Accommodation subsector
The accommodation subsector is part of the accommodation and food services sector.
Industries in the Accommodation subsector provide lodging or short-term accommodations for travelers, vacationers, and others. There is a wide range of establishments in these industries. Some provide lodging only; while others provide meals, laundry services, and recreational facilities, as well as lodging. Lodging establishments are classified in this subsector even if the provision of complementary services generates more revenue. The types of complementary services provided vary from establishment to establishment.
North American Industry Classification System
The accommodation subsector consists of these industry groups:
- Traveler Accommodation: NAICS 7211
- RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps: NAICS 7212
- Rooming and Boarding Houses: NAICS 7213
Workforce Statistics
This section provides information relating to employment and unemployment in accommodation.
While most data are obtained from employer or establishment surveys, information on industry unemployment comes from a national survey of households.
The following tables present an overview of the industry including
the number of jobs,
the unemployment rate of those previously employed in the industry,
union membership and representation,
mass layoffs,
data for occupations common to the industry,
and projections of occupational employment change.
Employment, Unemployment, and Layoffs
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May
2012 |
Jun.
2012 |
Jul.
2012 |
Aug.
2012 |
Employment (in thousands) |
|
Employment, all employees (seasonally adjusted) |
|
1,817.1 |
1,817.5 |
1,818.8 |
1,818.5 |
Employment, production and nonsupervisory employees |
|
1,574.6 |
1,667.8 |
1,720.5 |
|
Unemployment |
|
Unemployment rate |
|
11.0% |
8.9% |
8.7% |
9.4% |
Layoffs |
|
Mass layoff events |
|
13 |
13 |
20 |
13 |
Initial claimants for unemployment benefits |
|
970 |
901 |
1,403 |
1,009 |
(Source: Current Employment Statistics, Current Population Survey, Mass Layoff Statistics)
Union Membership and Representation
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2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
Union membership and representation |
|
Members of unions (percent of wage and salary workers) |
|
7.9% |
7.8% |
7.9% |
7.1% |
Represented by unions (percent of wage and salary workers) |
|
8.3% |
8.3% |
8.3% |
7.8% |
(Source: Current Population Survey)
Extended Mass Layoffs
(Source: Mass Layoff Statistics)
Employment by Occupation
(Source: Occupational Employment Statistics)
Projections
For projected (future) employment estimates, see the National Employment Matrix, which includes employment estimates by industry and occupation for accommodation.
(Source: Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections)
Earnings and Hours
This section presents data on employee earnings and weekly hours.
The latest industry averages of hourly earnings and weekly hours, as well as weekly earnings by union membership status, are shown.
In addition, recent hourly and annual earnings are shown for occupations commonly found in accommodation.
Earnings and Hours of All Employees
(Source: Current Employment Statistics)
Earnings and Hours of Production and Nonsupervisory Employees
(Source: Current Employment Statistics)
Union Membership and Representation
(Source: Current Population Survey)
Earnings by Occupation
| Data series |
Wages, 2011 |
| Hourly |
Annual |
| Median |
Mean |
Median |
Mean |
First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers |
$14.55 |
$15.71 |
$30,260 |
$32,690 |
Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks |
$9.64 |
$10.43 |
$20,050 |
$21,690 |
Lodging managers |
$22.59 |
$26.12 |
$47,000 |
$54,320 |
Maids and housekeeping cleaners |
$9.07 |
$10.10 |
$18,870 |
$21,000 |
Waiters and waitresses |
$9.15 |
$11.85 |
$19,040 |
$24,650 |
(Source: Occupational Employment Statistics)
Work-related Fatalities, Injuries, and Illnesses
This section presents data for the industry on the number of workplace fatalities and the rates of workplace injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers in accommodation. An injury or illness is considered to be work-related if an event or exposure in the work environment either caused or contributed to the resulting condition or significantly aggravated a pre-existing condition.
(Source: Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities)
Prices
This section provides industry-specific pricing information. The producer price index measures the percentage change in prices that domestic producers receive for goods and services. The prices included in the producer price index are from the first commercial transaction.
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May
2012 |
Jun.
2012 |
Jul.
2012 |
Aug.
2012 |
Producer price index |
|
146.3 |
148.1 |
149.0 |
149.0 |
Percent change from previous month |
|
-0.9% |
1.2% |
0.6% |
0.0% |
(Source: Producer Price Indexes)
Workplace Trends
This section presents data on the number of establishments in accommodation.
Establishments
(Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages)
Other BLS Resources
Career Guide to Industries
See hotels and other accommodations in the Career Guide to Industries.
Data extracted on:
September 27, 2012
