Baggage Porters and Bellhops pay in California
In California, the median pay for baggage porters and bellhops is $19.25 an hour ($40,040 a year). About 2,940 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($37,080). California ranks 8th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for baggage porters and bellhops in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.66 | $34,650 |
| 25% of workers | $17.38 | $36,140 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.25 | $40,040 |
| 75% of workers | $22.47 | $46,740 |
| 90% of workers | $27.90 | $58,030 |
Baggage Porters and Bellhops pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $51,900 | 500 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $46,140 | 80 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $40,520 | 1,000 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $40,210 | 30 |
| Napa | $39,260 | 100 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $38,150 | 450 |
| Salinas | $38,000 | 50 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $36,200 | 110 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $35,820 | 70 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $35,640 | 40 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $35,090 | 300 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for baggage porters and bellhops
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -3% over ten years, declining · about 3,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $45,010 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $39,360 |
| Parking Attendants | $38,060 |
| Flight Attendants | $82,170 |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | $49,420 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $44,970 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $73,610 |
| Concierges | $43,560 |
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