Free U.S. Top 10 States by Job Creation in the Hospitality Sector (2020–2025)
The chart illustrates the leading U.S. states in hospitality sector job creation from 2020 to 2025, showing significant recovery and growth following the pandemic. California takes the top position with 22.7 billion jobs created, followed by Texas with 18.9 billion and Florida with 17.7 billion. New York ranks fourth at 14.8 billion, while Nevada follows closely with 12.5 billion, reflecting the state’s strong tourism and entertainment industries. Arizona records 11.3 billion, emphasizing its growing hospitality infrastructure. Georgia contributes 10 billion, Illinois at 9.3 billion, and North Carolina at 8.7 billion, indicating robust job growth across diverse economic regions. Meanwhile, Washington completes the list with 8.1 billion, showing steady progress in hospitality employment. Overall, the data underscores the industry’s pivotal role in economic recovery, with states like California, Texas, and Florida emerging as the main drivers of job creation through strategic tourism and service-based initiatives.
| Labels | Total Job Creation (2020–2025) (billions) |
|---|---|
| California | 22.7 |
| Texas | 18.9 |
| Florida | 17.7 |
| New York | 14.8 |
| Nevada | 12.5 |
| Arizona | 11.3 |
| Georgia | 10 |
| Illinois | 9.3 |
| North Carolina | 8.7 |
| Washington | 8.1 |
