SOC 39-6011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Baggage Porters and Bellhops — Reno
Reno, NV · 1 metro areas compared
At $26,320, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Baggage Porters and Bellhops, 29.0% beneath the national figure of $37,080.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $26,320, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Baggage Porters and Bellhops, 29.0% beneath the national figure of $37,080. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $24,960 and $26,480. The lowest tenth earn under $24,960, while the highest tenth earn more than $34,960.
Employment stands at 80, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Las Vegas leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $37,260. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 495th of 499 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,960 | −32.7% |
| 25th | $24,960 | −32.7% |
| Median (50th) | $26,320 | −29.0% |
| 75th | $26,480 | −28.6% |
| 90th | $34,960 | −5.7% |
| Mean | $27,390 | −26.1% |
Other metro areas in Nevada
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas | $37,260 | 2,040 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Reno sit close to the national average, so $26,320 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$26,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$26,320US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $26,320 a year, 29.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $24,960 to $34,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Las Vegas, at $37,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Baggage Porters and Bellhops in Reno, NV?
The median annual wage is $26,320, or $12.65 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 Reno, NV is 29.0% 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 Reno, NV earns more than $34,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $24,960 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 Las Vegas, at $37,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Reno, NV. 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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