Baggage Porters and Bellhops Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $44,350 +23.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.32
10th percentile $38,860
90th percentile $55,260
Employed locally 110
National median $36,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,860
    25th
    $39,110
    50th (median)
    $44,350
    75th
    $47,320
    90th
    $55,260

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Baggage Porters and Bellhops salary vs area income 28% Median Baggage Porters and Bellhops salary is 72% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $43,830
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $42,640
    Kentucky $42,480

    Nearby metros — Baggage Porters and Bellhops salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,130
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $42,640
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $39,690
    California $38,910
    Salinas, CA $38,650
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $38,560

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $40,810
    Recreation Workers $54,990
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $59,360
    Childcare Workers $43,640
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $39,950
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Baggage Porters and Bellhops in San Jose, CA is $21.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Baggage Porters and Bellhops salary in San Jose, CA is 23.1% above 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Baggage Porters and Bellhops (10th percentile) earn around $38,860 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,110.