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How to become baggage porters and bellhopseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Hospitality Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$37,080
25th–75th pct. $31,200–$44,130
Top pay (est.)
$67,100
Top 10% $51,600
Pay in 5 years
$42,800est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$49,400est.
$42,500–$57,400
Outlook score
44/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
15%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
−3.0%
3,800 openings / yr

How to become baggage porters and bellhops

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Baggage Porters and Bellhops

Key skills

Active Listening
3.1
Service Orientation
3.0
Critical Thinking
2.8
Coordination
2.8
Reading Comprehension
2.6
Speaking
2.6
Instructing
2.5
Social Perceptiveness
2.4

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
5.0
Transportation
3.4
Public Safety and Security
3.0
English Language
2.8
Education and Training
2.5
Sales and Marketing
2.5
Computers and Electronics
2.2
Geography
2.0

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicAssisting and Caring for OthersPerforming General Physical ActivitiesGetting InformationEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Important abilities

Static StrengthOral ExpressionNear VisionTrunk StrengthOral ComprehensionSpeech Clarity

Education of workers

Less than high school
42%
High school diploma
41%
Some college
9%
Post-secondary certificate
8%

Training before entry

6–12 months
12%
1–3 months
9%
None / short demo
7%
3–6 months
7%

Related work experience

6–12 months
28%
1–3 months
21%
None
20%
1–2 years
13%
Up to 1 month
11%
2–4 years
6%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as baggage porters and bellhops

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.