Social Services
Baggage Porters and Bellhops
Handle baggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels or similar establishments.
Median salary (BLS)
$37,080
10th–90th percentile (BLS)
$27k – $52k
Job outlook
No separate BLS projection for this specific role
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Plan a path to Baggage Porters and Bellhops
Education
Typical entry: No degree required
Plan my path to this →How to qualify
EstimateLicense requiredCost to qualify
$200–$1,150
Time to qualify
1.5 yr
Renewal
$75/yr
- 1
High school diploma or GED
CourseExpected by most employers; if you need the GED, test fees run $0–$150 depending on the state.
$0–$150 · 3 months · varies by state source
- 2
On-the-job training
ExperienceEmployer-provided and typically paid — days to a few months for most no-degree roles.
Cost varies · 3 months source
- 3
State license — supervised hours + exam
LicenseMost counseling and social-work roles (LCSW/LPC pattern) require supervised experience hours and a state exam.
$200–$1,000 · 12 months · varies by state · renews every 2 yr source
Estimated typical U.S. route for "Baggage Porters and Bellhops" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.
Typical progression
Junior Baggage Porters and Bellhops
Entry / Junior
$27,040
~2 yrs to advance
Baggage Porters and Bellhops
Established
$37,080
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Baggage Porters and Bellhops
Senior
$44,340
Key skills
A typical day
- •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.
Fields of study
Any field
Top colleges for Social Services
Explore all- University of Michigan18% admit · $87,000 grad pay
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill19% admit · $73,000 grad pay
- University of Chicago5% admit · $91,000 grad pay
- Columbia University4% admit · $103,000 grad pay
- University of Wisconsin–Madison49% admit · $72,000 grad pay
Reputation-based selection; stats shown are outcome data per school.