SOC 39-6011 · May 2025 · United States
Baggage Porters and Bellhops
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Baggage Porters and Bellhops across the United States is $37,080 per year, measured over 28,510 jobs. The highest state median is in New York, at $48,610.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Baggage Porters and Bellhops
Pay for this occupation varies by 115.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New York pays $48,610 and Mississippi pays $22,560.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $48,610 | 3,610 | |
| 2 | Hawaii | $42,240 | 1,370 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | $41,080 | 570 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $41,040 | 1,300 | |
| 5 | Washington | $41,010 | 270 | |
| 6 | Oregon | $40,660 | 240 | |
| 7 | Illinois | $40,390 | 1,480 | |
| 8 | California | $40,040 | 2,940 | |
| 9 | Colorado | $39,160 | 410 | |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $38,170 | 380 |
States with the most Baggage Porters and Bellhops jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 4,430 | $30,890 | |
| 2 | New York | 3,610 | $48,610 | |
| 3 | California | 2,940 | $40,040 | |
| 4 | Nevada | 2,170 | $36,880 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 1,480 | $40,390 | |
| 6 | Hawaii | 1,370 | $42,240 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 1,300 | $41,040 | |
| 8 | Texas | 1,050 | $31,080 | |
| 9 | Virginia | 800 | $36,530 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 700 | $34,270 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $51,900 | 500 |
| 2 | New York | $48,610 | 3,500 |
| 3 | Kingston | $47,230 | 80 |
| 4 | San Jose | $46,140 | 80 |
| 5 | Kahului | $43,240 | 290 |
| 6 | Boston | $43,090 | 1,100 |
| 7 | Buffalo | $42,920 | 70 |
| 8 | Seattle | $42,780 | 200 |
| 9 | Portland | $40,660 | 180 |
| 10 | Los Angeles | $40,520 | 1,000 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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