Report was generated from 2013 OES Research Estimates by State and Industry for

Sectors 71 & 72: Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation and Accommodation and Food Services.

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As you can see below, Guam's wages in the hospitality industry are lower than what they are in the states and also lower than the wages in the Virgin Islands. The Virgin Islands is surrounded by non-US islands that have tourism, and is still able to remain competitive and compensate their employees much more fairly than in Guam. The below report is an example that Guam can remain competitive in the tourism industry, and that employees within the accomodations sector are not compensated fairly. 

 

On Average Guam Hospitality Industry Workers make on average $5.61 less than in Hawaii, and $3.39 less than the Virgin Islands. (taken from hourly mean for all occupations from the OES Estimates for