SOC 39-6011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Baggage Porters and Bellhops — Hartford
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Baggage Porters and Bellhops in Hartford, CT is $37,060 per year, close to the national median of $37,080 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Baggage Porters and Bellhops in Hartford, CT is $37,060 per year, close to the national median of $37,080 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $34,010 and $37,330. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $34,010 and the ninetieth at $45,690.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Norwich records the highest median at $38,390. Of the 575 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 528th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,010 | −8.3% |
| 25th | $34,010 | −8.3% |
| Median (50th) | $37,060 | −0.1% |
| 75th | $37,330 | +0.7% |
| 90th | $45,690 | +23.2% |
| Mean | $37,400 | +0.9% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwich | $38,390 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hartford run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $37,060 buys what $35,772 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 3.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,772US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,060 a year, 0.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,010 to $45,690 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Norwich, at $38,390.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Baggage Porters and Bellhops in Hartford, CT?
The median annual wage is $37,060, or $17.82 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $37,080, so pay in Hartford, CT is 0.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Hartford, CT earns more than $45,690 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,010 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Norwich, at $38,390 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Hartford, CT. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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