Baggage Porters and Bellhops Salary
The median baggage porters and bellhops salary in the United States is $37,080 per year ($17.83/hour). Salaries range from $27,040 at the entry level to $51,600+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 28,510 baggage porters and bellhops jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 1.6% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$37,080
per year
Hourly Rate
$17.83
per hour
Employment
28,510
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$27,040
25th percentile
$31,200
Median
$37,080
75th percentile
$44,130
90th percentile
$51,600
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-1.6%
Decline
Annual Openings
4,600
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Baggage Porters and Bellhops Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$23K$49K■ No data
Top Paying States
New York
$49K
+31%
Hawaii
$42K
+14%
New Jersey
$41K
+11%
Massachusetts
$41K
+11%
Washington
$41K
+11%
Oregon
$41K
+10%
Illinois
$40K
+9%
California
$40K
+8%
Colorado
$39K
+6%
District of Columbia
$38K
+3%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $48,610 | +31.1% |
| Hawaii | $42,240 | +13.9% |
| New Jersey | $41,080 | +10.8% |
| Massachusetts | $41,040 | +10.7% |
| Washington | $41,010 | +10.6% |
| Oregon | $40,660 | +9.7% |
| Illinois | $40,390 | +8.9% |
| California | $40,040 | +8.0% |
| Colorado | $39,160 | +5.6% |
| District of Columbia | $38,170 | +2.9% |
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Baggage Porters and Bellhops Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $51,900 | +40.0% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $48,610 | +31.1% |
| Kingston, NY | $47,230 | +27.4% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $46,140 | +24.4% |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $43,240 | +16.6% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $43,090 | +16.2% |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $42,920 | +15.7% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $42,780 | +15.4% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $40,660 | +9.7% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $40,520 | +9.3% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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