The salary statistics of baggage porters and bellhops in the industry sector of accommodation and food services are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare baggage porters and bellhops salaries in different industries within the accommodation and food services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $18,260 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $20,510 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $24,390 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $30,450 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $38,680 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for baggage porters and bellhops in the industry sector of accommodation and food services. 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 $38,680. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $24,390. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid baggage porters and bellhops is $18,260.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of baggage porters and bellhops in the industry sector of accommodation and food services from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $24,390 | 4.02% | 19.43% |
| 2017 | $23,410 | 4.87% | - |
| 2016 | $22,270 | 6.42% | - |
| 2015 | $20,840 | 2.50% | - |
| 2014 | $20,320 | 2.61% | - |
| 2013 | $19,790 | 0.71% | - |
| 2012 | $19,650 | - | - |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].