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Average Baggage Porters and Bellhop Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a baggage porters and bellhop make in the United States?

The average salary for a baggage porters and bellhop in the United States is $36,100, but the range typically falls between $30,180 and $39,290. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $17.36, with a range between $14.51 and $18.89.

There are approximately 28,780 people employed as a baggage porters and bellhop in the United States. With California, Florida, New York employing the highest number of baggage porters and bellhops.The state with the best pay for a baggage porters and bellhop is New York, with an average annual salary of $47,620, while Idaho has the lowest average annual salary of $24,700.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$24,710$11.88
25th Percentile$30,180$14.51
Median$34,840$16.75
75th Percentile$39,290$18.89
90th Percentile$47,610$22.89

Average baggage porters and bellhop salary by location

The salary of a baggage porters and bellhop can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a baggage porters and bellhop in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for baggage porters and bellhops are New York, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Colorado, Illinois while the worst states are Idaho, West Virginia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Ohio.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$20,280$28,450$32,360
Alaska$22,570$32,220$40,250
Arizona$30,210$36,410$48,890
California$33,510$39,640$48,320
Colorado$30,580$38,350$44,000
Connecticut$30,270$35,420$39,240
District of Columbia$33,720$41,830$51,670
Florida$23,130$32,460$41,010
Georgia$21,060$28,190$34,320
Hawaii$26,070$39,830$58,800
Idaho$21,020$24,700$31,200
Illinois$30,380$39,010$45,410
Indiana$24,040$32,120$34,780
Iowa$23,000$28,850$33,330
Kentucky$30,320$41,000$48,470
Louisiana$21,080$27,080$35,660
Maryland$28,920$35,200$44,800
Massachusetts$32,480$39,430$46,340
Michigan$24,790$31,480$38,070
Minnesota$26,410$32,450$42,840
Mississippi$17,600$23,940$31,430
Missouri$25,420$33,980$47,020
Montana$24,860$31,440$32,840
Nevada$24,520$32,860$39,300
New Jersey$29,390$35,460$39,030
New Mexico$27,650$32,930$37,000
New York$33,580$47,620$64,260
North Carolina$20,760$27,810$33,570
Ohio$21,510$27,310$38,740
Oklahoma$18,630$23,820$28,850
Oregon$32,730$36,520$38,670
Pennsylvania$21,350$32,710$39,940
Rhode Island$27,040$32,910$46,420
South Carolina$20,230$24,950$30,450
South Dakota$26,400$28,040$30,830
Tennessee$19,850$29,850$35,590
Texas$18,870$29,460$36,870
Utah$27,750$34,450$46,860
Vermont$30,230$33,180$36,370
Virginia$27,350$33,880$46,180
Washington$34,780$39,690$46,500
West Virginia$20,120$25,510$31,720
Wisconsin$21,450$31,340$39,520
Wyoming$32,190$35,640$38,030

Even between cities, the salary of a baggage porters and bellhop can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for baggage porters and bellhops is New York-Newark-Jersey City area, NY with an average salary of $47,590.The city with the lowest average salary for baggage porters and bellhops is North Georgia nonmetropolitan area, GA with an average salary of $22,080.

Areas with highest average salaries for baggage porters and bellhops

  1. New York-Newark-Jersey City area, NY - $47,590
  2. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA - $46,530
  3. Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina area, HI - $44,640
  4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA - $43,580
  5. Cincinnati, OH - $42,660

Areas with lowest average salaries for baggage porters and bellhops

  1. North Georgia nonmetropolitan area, GA - $22,080
  2. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach area, SC - $22,940
  3. Boise City, ID - $23,470
  4. Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula area, MS - $23,510
  5. Charleston-North Charleston area, SC - $24,740

Employment trends for baggage porters and bellhops in the United States

The number of baggage porters and bellhops in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of baggage porters and bellhops has increased by 340. On average, the number of baggage porters and bellhops has been increasing by 0.3% each year. The salary of baggage porters and bellhops has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of baggage porters and bellhops has increased by $7,040. On average, the salary of baggage porters and bellhops has been increasing by 6.1% each year.

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How baggage porters and bellhops salaries compare to other personal care and service occupations

Baggage Porters and Bellhops are part of the personal care and service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for baggage porters and bellhops compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all personal care and service occupations jobs here.

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