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Baggage Porters and Bellhops

Handle baggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels or similar establishments.

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Median pay

$36,020
Median annual pay for Baggage Porters and Bellhops.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

-1.6%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

4,600
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

32,500
Estimated U.S. employment for Baggage Porters and Bellhops in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

-500
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

High school diploma or equivalent
Typical additional preparation: Short-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Speaking
  3. 3Critical Thinking
  4. 4Monitoring
  5. 5Reading Comprehension
  6. 6Writing

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Customer and Personal Service
  2. 2English Language
  3. 3Public Safety and Security
  4. 4Transportation
  5. 5Sales and Marketing
  6. 6Education and Training

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Comprehension
  2. 2Oral Expression
  3. 3Trunk Strength
  4. 4Speech Recognition
  5. 5Static Strength
  6. 6Multilimb Coordination

Career interests

  1. 1Realistic
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Social
  4. 4Enterprising
  5. 5Artistic
  6. 6Investigative

Work styles

  1. 1Social Orientation
  2. 2Dependability
  3. 3Cooperation
  4. 4Integrity
  5. 5Optimism
  6. 6Empathy

Work activities

  1. 1Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  2. 2Handling and Moving Objects
  3. 3Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  4. 4Getting Information
  5. 5Assisting and Caring for Others
  6. 6Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Work context

  1. 1Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
  2. 2In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
  3. 3Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  4. 4Contact With Others
  5. 5Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
  6. 6Freedom to Make Decisions

Representative tasks

  • Receive and mark baggage by completing and attaching claim checks.
  • Greet incoming guests and escort them to their rooms.
  • Transport guests about premises and local areas, or arrange for transportation.
  • Maintain clean lobbies or entrance areas for travelers or guests.
  • Transfer luggage, trunks, and packages to and from rooms, loading areas, vehicles, or transportation terminals, by hand or using baggage carts.
  • Supply guests or travelers with directions, travel information, and other information, such as available services and points of interest.
  • Explain the operation of room features, such as locks, ventilation systems, and televisions.
  • Assist travelers and guests with disabilities.

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Sources

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