Baggage Porters and Bellhops Salary by State
The national median pay for baggage porters and bellhops is $37,080 a year. By state, it ranges from $22,560 in Mississippi to $48,610 in New York.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $27,040
- 25th percentile
- $31,200
- Median
- $37,080
- 75th percentile
- $44,130
- Top 10%
- $51,600
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 28,510 jobs.
Median pay in 47 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $48,610 | +31% | $37,680 | $61,820 | 3,610 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $42,240 | +14% | $31,010 | $57,460 | 1,370 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $41,080 | +11% | $32,770 | $41,690 | 570 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $41,040 | +11% | $34,150 | $57,150 | 1,300 |
| 5 | Washington | $41,010 | +11% | $36,030 | $51,760 | 270 |
| 6 | Oregon | $40,660 | +10% | $33,900 | $43,620 | 240 |
| 7 | Illinois | $40,390 | +9% | $32,830 | $47,300 | 1,480 |
| 8 | California | $40,040 | +8% | $34,650 | $58,030 | 2,940 |
| 9 | Colorado | $39,160 | +6% | $35,780 | $44,680 | 410 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $38,170 | +3% | $36,400 | $46,920 | 380 |
| 11 | Kentucky | $37,940 | +2% | $30,410 | $45,690 | 260 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $37,420 | +1% | $34,010 | $46,350 | 130 |
| 13 | Nevada | $36,880 | −1% | $26,610 | $48,770 | 2,170 |
| 14 | Maine | $36,870 | −1% | $31,520 | $39,020 | 60 |
| 15 | Arizona | $36,740 | −1% | $31,350 | $45,490 | 490 |
| 16 | Virginia | $36,530 | −1% | $30,280 | $45,470 | 800 |
| 17 | Vermont | $36,490 | −2% | $30,430 | $41,650 | 90 |
| 18 | Maryland | $36,310 | −2% | $32,150 | $45,630 | 520 |
| 19 | Wyoming | $36,260 | −2% | $35,090 | $40,850 | 60 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $34,300 | −7% | $31,200 | $48,340 | 40 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $34,270 | −8% | $22,390 | $44,610 | 700 |
| 22 | Nebraska | $33,640 | −9% | $28,080 | $43,590 | 70 |
| 23 | Idaho | $33,510 | −10% | $23,090 | $40,290 | 70 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $32,940 | −11% | $26,470 | $37,640 | 650 |
| 25 | Alaska | $32,150 | −13% | $25,140 | $36,890 | 70 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $32,060 | −14% | $17,710 | $37,270 | 570 |
| 27 | Arkansas | $31,200 | −16% | $28,530 | $39,290 | 60 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $31,200 | −16% | $24,960 | $34,870 | 310 |
| 29 | Iowa | $31,150 | −16% | $21,640 | $36,610 | 30 |
| 30 | Texas | $31,080 | −16% | $19,180 | $43,620 | 1,050 |
| 31 | Michigan | $30,930 | −17% | $25,960 | $39,200 | 410 |
| 32 | Florida | $30,890 | −17% | $27,040 | $44,220 | 4,430 |
| 33 | Montana | $30,830 | −17% | $21,940 | $40,740 | 40 |
| 34 | Missouri | $30,800 | −17% | $28,600 | $48,570 | 260 |
| 35 | Utah | $30,730 | −17% | $18,970 | $42,310 | 240 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $29,890 | −19% | $26,170 | $41,250 | 90 |
| 37 | Georgia | $29,070 | −22% | $20,540 | $38,730 | 370 |
| 38 | Ohio | $28,200 | −24% | $24,920 | $38,450 | 80 |
| 39 | Indiana | $27,910 | −25% | $25,180 | $37,430 | 140 |
| 40 | Kansas | $27,870 | −25% | $23,740 | $30,630 | 30 |
| 41 | New Hampshire | $27,600 | −26% | $23,290 | $42,280 | 50 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $27,490 | −26% | $26,520 | $37,440 | 40 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $26,320 | −29% | $15,910 | $29,060 | 690 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $26,260 | −29% | $16,590 | $28,050 | 130 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $25,850 | −30% | $15,080 | $36,860 | 330 |
| 46 | Alabama | $25,150 | −32% | $17,460 | $32,750 | 60 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $24,090 | −35% | $24,090 | $31,080 | 50 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $22,560 | −39% | $18,950 | $40,170 | 220 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Baggage Porters and Bellhops salary questions
Which state pays baggage porters and bellhops the most?
New York, with a median of $48,610 a year (+31% vs. the national median of $37,080). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays baggage porters and bellhops the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $22,560 a year (−39% vs. national).
Where do most baggage porters and bellhops work?
Florida has the most jobs, about 4,430, with a median of $30,890.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.