Baggage Porters and Bellhops Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $29,300 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.09
10th percentile $18,990
90th percentile $37,160
Employed locally 310
National median $36,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,990
    25th
    $21,320
    50th (median)
    $29,300
    75th
    $34,530
    90th
    $37,160

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Baggage Porters and Bellhops salary vs area income 36% Median Baggage Porters and Bellhops salary is 64% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Baggage Porters and Bellhops

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,130
    Kingston, NY $48,220
    New York $45,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $43,830
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $42,640

    Nearby metros — Baggage Porters and Bellhops salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $35,250
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $31,290
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $29,910

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,530
    Recreation Workers $30,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Baggage Porters and Bellhops make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Baggage Porters and Bellhops in Houston, TX is $14.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.21 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Baggage Porters and Bellhops salaries?

    The median Baggage Porters and Bellhops salary in Houston, TX is 18.7% below the national median of $36,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Baggage Porters and Bellhops in Houston?

    Entry-level Baggage Porters and Bellhops (10th percentile) earn around $18,990 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,320.