Baggage Porters and Bellhops Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for baggage porters and bellhopss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $38,570 ≈ $19/hr
National median salary $37,080
Total employment 28,510 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth -1.6%
Decline
Annual openings 4,600 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 32,500 → 32,000 (-500)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New York$50,220
- Hawaii$45,590
- Washington$43,180
- California$43,040
- Massachusetts$42,900
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Oklahoma$23,950
- Louisiana$24,450
- Alabama$24,630
- South Carolina$26,260
- West Virginia$26,500
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $50,220 | $48,610 | $24 | +30.2% | 3,610 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $45,590 | $42,240 | $22 | +18.2% | 1,370 |
| 3 | Washington | $43,180 | $41,010 | $21 | +12% | 270 |
| 4 | California | $43,040 | $40,040 | $21 | +11.6% | 2,940 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $42,900 | $41,040 | $21 | +11.2% | 1,300 |
| 6 | Illinois | $41,200 | $40,390 | $20 | +6.8% | 1,480 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $40,400 | $38,170 | $19 | +4.7% | 380 |
| 8 | Colorado | $39,760 | $39,160 | $19 | +3.1% | 410 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $39,480 | $41,080 | $19 | +2.4% | 570 |
| 10 | Oregon | $39,310 | $40,660 | $19 | +1.9% | 240 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $39,150 | $37,420 | $19 | +1.5% | 130 |
| 12 | Kentucky | $38,530 | $37,940 | $19 | -0.1% | 260 |
| 13 | Nevada | $38,090 | $36,880 | $18 | -1.2% | 2,170 |
| 14 | Maryland | $37,770 | $36,310 | $18 | -2.1% | 520 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $37,620 | $34,300 | $18 | -2.5% | 40 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $37,590 | $36,260 | $18 | -2.5% | 60 |
| 17 | Virginia | $37,460 | $36,530 | $18 | -2.9% | 800 |
| 18 | Arizona | $37,260 | $36,740 | $18 | -3.4% | 490 |
| 19 | Vermont | $36,220 | $36,490 | $17 | -6.1% | 90 |
| 20 | Maine | $36,190 | $36,870 | $17 | -6.2% | 60 |
| 21 | Missouri | $34,620 | $30,800 | $17 | -10.2% | 260 |
| 22 | Florida | $34,610 | $30,890 | $17 | -10.3% | 4,430 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $34,570 | $34,270 | $17 | -10.4% | 700 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $33,670 | $33,640 | $16 | -12.7% | 70 |
| 25 | Michigan | $32,450 | $30,930 | $16 | -15.9% | 410 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $32,250 | $32,940 | $16 | -16.4% | 650 |
| 27 | Idaho | $32,030 | $33,510 | $15 | -17% | 70 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $31,920 | $29,890 | $15 | -17.2% | 90 |
| 29 | Utah | $31,870 | $30,730 | $15 | -17.4% | 240 |
| 30 | Arkansas | $31,860 | $31,200 | $15 | -17.4% | 60 |
| 31 | Alaska | $31,600 | $32,150 | $15 | -18.1% | 70 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $31,270 | $31,200 | $15 | -18.9% | 310 |
| 33 | New Hampshire | $30,950 | $27,600 | $15 | -19.8% | 50 |
| 34 | Texas | $30,700 | $31,080 | $15 | -20.4% | 1,050 |
| 35 | Iowa | $30,610 | $31,150 | $15 | -20.6% | 30 |
| 36 | Georgia | $30,560 | $29,070 | $15 | -20.8% | 370 |
| 37 | Montana | $30,380 | $30,830 | $15 | -21.2% | 40 |
| 38 | Indiana | $29,890 | $27,910 | $14 | -22.5% | 140 |
| 39 | Ohio | $29,810 | $28,200 | $14 | -22.7% | 80 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $29,310 | $32,060 | $14 | -24% | 570 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $29,140 | $27,490 | $14 | -24.4% | 40 |
| 42 | Kansas | $28,120 | $27,870 | $14 | -27.1% | 30 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $27,350 | $22,560 | $13 | -29.1% | 220 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $26,500 | $24,090 | $13 | -31.3% | 50 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $26,260 | $25,850 | $13 | -31.9% | 330 |
| 46 | Alabama | $24,630 | $25,150 | $12 | -36.1% | 60 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $24,450 | $26,320 | $12 | -36.6% | 690 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $23,950 | $26,260 | $12 | -37.9% | 130 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 90 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $51,900 | $52,130 | 500 |
| 2 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $48,610 | $50,270 | 3,500 |
| 3 | Kingston, NY | $47,230 | $47,240 | 80 |
| 4 | Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $46,830 | $46,910 | 30 |
| 5 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $46,140 | $47,180 | 80 |
| 6 | Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $43,240 | $52,040 | 290 |
| 7 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $43,090 | $43,250 | 1,100 |
| 8 | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $42,920 | $42,090 | 70 |
| 9 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $42,780 | $44,600 | 200 |
| 10 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $40,660 | $40,370 | 180 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing baggage porters and bellhopss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | $48,610 | $48,160 | 1,400 |
| 2 | Sector 53 - Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $48,610 | $48,160 | 1,400 |
| 3 | Special Food Services | $48,100 | $45,520 | 40 |
| 4 | Civic and Social Organizations | $46,920 | $49,310 | 90 |
| 5 | Facilities Support Services | $46,000 | $43,500 | 260 |
| 6 | Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $44,420 | $45,570 | 1,180 |
| 7 | Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | $44,420 | $45,340 | 1,080 |
| 8 | Food Services and Drinking Places | $43,620 | $43,080 | — |
| 9 | Restaurants and Other Eating Places | $43,620 | $42,530 | — |
| 10 | Full-Service Restaurants | $43,620 | $42,530 | — |
| 11 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $42,970 | $43,200 | 60 |
| 12 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $42,970 | $43,200 | 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do baggage porters and bellhops make in the U.S.?
The median baggage porters and bellhops salary in the United States is $37,080 per year (mean $38,570), and about 80% earn between $27,040 and $51,600.
How much do baggage porters and bellhops make per hour?
Roughly $19 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $38,570 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays baggage porters and bellhops the most?
New York has the highest average pay for baggage porters and bellhops at $50,220 per year (median $48,610).
What is the job outlook for baggage porters and bellhops?
Employment is projected to change -1.6% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 4,600 openings per year.