The salary statistics of baggage porters and bellhops in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare baggage porters and bellhops salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $17,520 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $18,650 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $21,850 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $26,200 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $33,340 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for baggage porters and bellhops in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) baggage porters and bellhops is $33,340. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $21,850. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid baggage porters and bellhops is $17,520.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of baggage porters and bellhops in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $21,850 | 2.47% | 10.71% |
| 2017 | $21,310 | 4.97% | - |
| 2016 | $20,250 | 3.41% | - |
| 2015 | $19,560 | -0.10% | - |
| 2014 | $19,580 | -2.91% | - |
| 2013 | $20,150 | 3.18% | - |
| 2012 | $19,510 | - | - |
The average salaries of baggage porters and bellhops in three industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. We note that within this industry sector, the salaries vary among different industries. The highest paying industry for baggage porters and bellhops occupations is the museums, historical sites, and similar institutions industry with an annual salary $32,540. The lowest paying industry is the fitness and recreational sports centers industry (annual salary $20,630). For detailed baggage porters and bellhops salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | |
| Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].