Baggage Porters and Bellhops
SOC 39-6011 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Baggage Porters and Bellhops is $34,840, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $36,100, and an estimated 28,780 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +28.8% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of +9.4% after inflation. BLS projects employment will shrink 1.6% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Baggage Porters and Bellhops has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $34,840 | $34,840 | 28,780 |
| 2022 | $31,510 | $32,807 | 26,520 |
| 2021 | $29,120 | $32,745 | 20,530 |
| 2020 | $27,050 | $31,846 | 28,440 |
Nominal change
+28.8%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
+9.4%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
-1.6%
Declining
Employment 2024
32,500
Projected 2034
32,000
Annual Openings
4,600
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Baggage Porters and Bellhops earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $34,840. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $45,310 | +30.1% | 3,300 |
| Kentucky | $42,540 | +22.1% | 480 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $40,100 | +15.1% | 60 |
| Massachusetts | $39,410 | +13.1% | 600 |
| Colorado | $38,800 | +11.4% | 690 |
| Illinois | $38,540 | +10.6% | 1,320 |
| California | $38,310 | +10% | 4,260 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $38,060 | +9.2% | 210 |
| Oregon | $37,770 | +8.4% | 360 |
| New Jersey | $37,720 | +8.3% | 450 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$24,710
25th Pct
$30,180
Median
$34,840
75th Pct
$39,290
90th Pct
$47,610
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