Baggage Porter and Bellhop Salary
Baggage Porters and Bellhops earn a median $37,080 a year nationally. Personal Care and Service Occupations
U.S. median
$37,080
$17.83 per hour
Range
$27,040 – $51,600
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
28,510
across the U.S.
▲2.9%
Pay trend: The median for baggage porters and bellhops in the U.S. rose from $36,020 (May 2024) to $37,080 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 0.5%.
What baggage porters and bellhops do
Handle baggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels or similar establishments.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -3.0% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 3,800
- Self-employed
- 2%
Employment of baggage porters and bellhops is projected to shrink 3.0% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 3,800 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Baggage Porter and Bellhop take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$31,974
per year · effective tax rate 13.8%
$2,664Monthly
$1,332Twice a month
$1,230Every 2 weeks
$15.37Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,270
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,299
- Medicare (1.45%)$538
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$31,974
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $27,040 | $13.00 | $23,877 |
| 25th percentile | $31,200 | $15.00 | $27,249 |
| Median (50th) | $37,080 | $17.83 | $31,974 |
| 75th percentile | $44,130 | $21.22 | $37,638 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $51,600 | $24.81 | $43,641 |
Best cities for baggage porters and bellhops (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $48,610 | $39,210 | $34,834 | 3,500 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $48,610
Baggage Porter and Bellhop salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $48,610 | +7.5% | $39,210 | $37,680 – $61,820 | 3,610 |
| Hawaii | $42,240 | +12.8% | $34,395 | $31,010 – $57,460 | 1,370 |
| New Jersey | $41,080 | +6.3% | $34,466 | $32,770 – $41,690 | 570 |
| Massachusetts | $41,040 | −2.8% | $33,324 | $34,150 – $57,150 | 1,300 |
| Washington | $41,010 | +4.3% | $35,132 | $36,030 – $51,760 | 270 |
| Oregon | $40,660 | +4.7% | $32,122 | $33,900 – $43,620 | 240 |
| Illinois | $40,390 | +4.7% | $32,779 | $32,830 – $47,300 | 1,480 |
| California | $40,040 | +2.9% | $33,241 | $34,650 – $58,030 | 2,940 |
| Colorado | $39,160 | +4.5% | $32,630 | $35,780 – $44,680 | 410 |
| District of Columbia | $38,170 | −2.5% | $31,725 | $36,400 – $46,920 | 380 |
| Kentucky | $37,940 | −10.7% | $31,454 | $30,410 – $45,690 | 260 |
| Connecticut | $37,420 | +7.4% | $31,488 | $34,010 – $46,350 | 130 |
| Nevada | $36,880 | +10.1% | $31,813 | $26,610 – $48,770 | 2,170 |
| Maine | $36,870 | +22.1% | $30,458 | $31,520 – $39,020 | 60 |
| Arizona | $36,740 | +4.4% | $30,991 | $31,350 – $45,490 | 490 |
| Virginia | $36,530 | +0.7% | $30,245 | $30,280 – $45,470 | 800 |
| Vermont | $36,490 | +2.5% | $30,711 | $30,430 – $41,650 | 90 |
| Maryland | $36,310 | +7.0% | $29,994 | $32,150 – $45,630 | 520 |
| Wyoming | $36,260 | −7.2% | $31,315 | $35,090 – $40,850 | 60 |
| Rhode Island | $34,300 | — | $29,071 | $31,200 – $48,340 | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,270 | +8.8% | $28,664 | $22,390 – $44,610 | 700 |
| Nebraska | $33,640 | +20.4% | $28,559 | $28,080 – $43,590 | 70 |
| Idaho | $33,510 | +30.6% | $28,438 | $23,090 – $40,290 | 70 |
| North Carolina | $32,940 | +12.0% | $27,842 | $26,470 – $37,640 | 650 |
| Alaska | $32,150 | −7.2% | $28,013 | $25,140 – $36,890 | 70 |
| Tennessee | $32,060 | +22.6% | $27,940 | $17,710 – $37,270 | 570 |
| Arkansas | $31,200 | — | $26,245 | $28,530 – $39,290 | 60 |
| Wisconsin | $31,200 | −2.7% | $26,657 | $24,960 – $34,870 | 310 |
| Iowa | $31,150 | — | $26,677 | $21,640 – $36,610 | 30 |
| Texas | $31,080 | +0.3% | $27,153 | $19,180 – $43,620 | 1,050 |
| Michigan | $30,930 | +2.0% | $25,968 | $25,960 – $39,200 | 410 |
| Florida | $30,890 | +6.3% | $27,000 | $27,040 – $44,220 | 4,430 |
| Montana | $30,830 | +5.4% | $26,260 | $21,940 – $40,740 | 40 |
| Missouri | $30,800 | −7.6% | $26,418 | $28,600 – $48,570 | 260 |
| Utah | $30,730 | −5.5% | $26,455 | $18,970 – $42,310 | 240 |
| New Mexico | $29,890 | +9.6% | $25,849 | $26,170 – $41,250 | 90 |
| Georgia | $29,070 | −7.7% | $24,652 | $20,540 – $38,730 | 370 |
| Ohio | $28,200 | +5.4% | $24,833 | $24,920 – $38,450 | 80 |
| Indiana | $27,910 | −2.3% | $23,800 | $25,180 – $37,430 | 140 |
| Kansas | $27,870 | — | $23,775 | $23,740 – $30,630 | 30 |
| New Hampshire | $27,600 | — | $24,339 | $23,290 – $42,280 | 50 |
| South Dakota | $27,490 | −6.5% | $24,248 | $26,520 – $37,440 | 40 |
| Louisiana | $26,320 | +3.9% | $22,881 | $15,910 – $29,060 | 690 |
| Oklahoma | $26,260 | +23.2% | $22,599 | $16,590 – $28,050 | 130 |
| South Carolina | $25,850 | −1.2% | $22,482 | $15,080 – $36,860 | 330 |
| Alabama | $25,150 | −6.6% | $21,329 | $17,460 – $32,750 | 60 |
| West Virginia | $24,090 | +4.7% | $20,868 | $24,090 – $31,080 | 50 |
| Mississippi | $22,560 | +1.3% | $20,018 | $18,950 – $40,170 | 220 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concierge | $38,950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Recreation Worker | $36,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $36,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $36,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $38,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Barber | $38,210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.3% |
| Motion Picture Projectionist | $38,270 | No formal educational credential | -6.2% |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $35,790 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $35,760 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Funeral Attendant | $35,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a baggage porter and bellhop make?
The national median salary for baggage porters and bellhops is $37,080 a year ($17.83 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,040 and the top 10% earn over $51,600. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays baggage porters and bellhops the most?
New York has the highest median pay at $48,610. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many baggage porters and bellhops are there in the U.S.?
About 28,510 people work as baggage porters and bellhops nationwide.