How much does a baggage porter and bellhop make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $17.83 an hour or $3,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.83
- Average (mean)
- $38,570
- Jobs
- 28,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,040 | $13.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $37,080 | $17.83 | |
| 75th | $44,130 | $21.22 | |
| 90th | $51,600 | $24.81 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New York | $48,610 |
| Hawaii | $42,240 |
| New Jersey | $41,080 |
| Massachusetts | $41,040 |
| Washington | $41,010 |
| Oregon | $40,660 |
| Illinois | $40,390 |
| California | $40,040 |
| Colorado | $39,160 |
| District of Columbia | $38,170 |
| Kentucky | $37,940 |
| Connecticut | $37,420 |
| Nevada | $36,880 |
| Maine | $36,870 |
| Arizona | $36,740 |
| Virginia | $36,530 |
| Vermont | $36,490 |
| Maryland | $36,310 |
| Wyoming | $36,260 |
| Rhode Island | $34,300 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,270 |
| Nebraska | $33,640 |
| Idaho | $33,510 |
| North Carolina | $32,940 |
| Alaska | $32,150 |
| Tennessee | $32,060 |
| Arkansas | $31,200 |
| Wisconsin | $31,200 |
| Iowa | $31,150 |
| Texas | $31,080 |
| Michigan | $30,930 |
| Florida | $30,890 |
| Montana | $30,830 |
| Missouri | $30,800 |
| Utah | $30,730 |
| New Mexico | $29,890 |
| Georgia | $29,070 |
| Ohio | $28,200 |
| Indiana | $27,910 |
| Kansas | $27,870 |
| New Hampshire | $27,600 |
| South Dakota | $27,490 |
| Louisiana | $26,320 |
| Oklahoma | $26,260 |
| South Carolina | $25,850 |
| Alabama | $25,150 |
| West Virginia | $24,090 |
| Mississippi | $22,560 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $51,900 |
| New York, NY | $48,610 |
| Kingston, NY | $47,230 |
| San Jose, CA | $46,140 |
| Kahului, HI | $43,240 |
| Boston, MA | $43,090 |
| Buffalo, NY | $42,920 |
| Seattle, WA | $42,780 |
| Portland, OR | $40,660 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $40,520 |
| Chicago, IL | $40,390 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $40,210 |
| Honolulu, HI | $39,660 |
| Napa, CA | $39,260 |
| Denver, CO | $39,160 |
In other countries
Baggage Porter and Bellhop belongs to the international group "Messengers, package deliverers and luggage porters".
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- Concierge$38,950
Frequently asked questions
How much does a baggage porter and bellhop make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $17.83 ($37,080 a year).
How much does a baggage porter and bellhop make a month?
About $3,090 a month before tax, based on a median of $37,080 a year.
How much does a baggage porter and bellhop make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,040 or less a year ($13.00 an hour); the top 10% make $51,600 or more.
Which state pays baggage porter and bellhops the most?
New York, with a median of $48,610 a year, followed by Hawaii ($42,240) and New Jersey ($41,080).
Which city pays baggage porter and bellhops the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $51,900 a year.
How many baggage porter and bellhops are there in the United States?
About 28,510 people work as baggage porter and bellhops.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.