Baggage Porters and Bellhops Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for baggage porters and bellhops in the U.S. is $37,080 ($17.83 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $37,080
- Mean annual wage
- $38,570
- Median hourly wage
- $17.83
- Employment
- 28,510
28,510 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,040 | $13.00 |
| 25th percentile | $31,200 | $15.00 |
| Median (50th) | $37,080 | $17.83 |
| 75th percentile | $44,130 | $21.22 |
| 90th percentile | $51,600 | $24.81 |
Highest-paying states for baggage porters and bellhops
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $48,610 | 3,610 |
| Hawaii | $42,240 | 1,370 |
| New Jersey | $41,080 | 570 |
| Massachusetts | $41,040 | 1,300 |
| Washington | $41,010 | 270 |
| Oregon | $40,660 | 240 |
| Illinois | $40,390 | 1,480 |
| California | $40,040 | 2,940 |
| Colorado | $39,160 | 410 |
| District of Columbia | $38,170 | 380 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $22,560 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $24,090 median annual wage
- Alabama: $25,150 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $25,850 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $26,260 median annual wage
About this occupation
Handle baggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels or similar establishments.
Typical tasks
- Supply guests or travelers with directions, travel information, and other information, such as available services and points of interest.
- Explain the operation of room features, such as locks, ventilation systems, and televisions.
- Page guests in hotel lobbies, dining rooms, or other areas.
- Compute and complete charge slips for services rendered and maintain records.
- Greet incoming guests and escort them to their rooms.
- Transport guests about premises and local areas, or arrange for transportation.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 10.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 34.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 27.5% |
| Associate's degree | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 16.9% |
| Master's degree | 2.2% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.1% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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