SOC 39-6011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Baggage Porters and Bellhops — South Carolina
South Carolina · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay in South Carolina is $25,850 a year, 30.3% under the national median of $37,080 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in South Carolina is $25,850 a year, 30.3% under the national median of $37,080 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $22,080 and $30,120. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $15,080 and the ninetieth at $36,860.
The area has 330 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.77 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, South Carolina ranks 45th by median wage. Hilton Head Island leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $25,490. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 709th of 713 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,080 | −59.3% |
| 25th | $22,080 | −40.5% |
| Median (50th) | $25,850 | −30.3% |
| 75th | $30,120 | −18.8% |
| 90th | $36,860 | −0.6% |
| Mean | $26,260 | −29.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hilton Head Island | $25,490 | 60 | |
| 2 | Charleston | $24,950 | 110 | |
| 3 | Myrtle Beach | $23,640 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $25,850 goes as far as $27,588 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$25,850as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$27,588US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $25,850 a year, 30.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $15,080 to $36,860 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 330 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 45th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hilton Head Island, at $25,490.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Baggage Porters and Bellhops in South Carolina?
The median annual wage is $25,850, or $12.43 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 South Carolina is 30.3% 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 South Carolina earns more than $36,860 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $15,080 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 Hilton Head Island, at $25,490 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 330 jobs in this occupation in South Carolina. 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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