How to become a Baggage Porter and Bellhops
Official title: Baggage Porters and Bellhops
Also called: Bell Captain, Bell Person, Bellhop, Bellman, Bellperson, Doorman, Ground Support Agent, Sky Cap, Skycap, Valet
Handle baggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels or similar establishments.
Main tasks
- 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.
- Supply guests or travelers with directions, travel information, and other information, such as available services and points of interest.
- Explain the operation of room features, such as locks, ventilation systems, and televisions.
- Assist travelers and guests with disabilities.
How to become one
Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent
Pay · Outlook · AI and this job
- Median pay: $37,080 a year The middle half earn $31,200 to $44,130.
- About 29,200 people work in this job now, and about 28,400 are projected by 2035. (-3%)
- People already use generative AI for some of this work. Microsoft Research rates its AI applicability as medium.
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Questions people ask
How much does a Baggage Porter and Bellhops earn in the US?
Median full-time pay is $37,080 a year (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). The middle half earn $31,200 to $44,130.
Is a Baggage Porter and Bellhops a growing career in the US?
Employment is projected to fall 3% by 2035, from about 29,200 to about 28,400 people (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Do you need a degree to become a Baggage Porter and Bellhops?
Usually not. Only 19% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Will AI change the work of a Baggage Porter and Bellhops?
People already use generative AI for some of this work. Microsoft Research rates its AI applicability as medium.
Sources
- Microsoft Research: Working with AI: AI applicability by occupation (2025-12-22 (built on O*NET 29.0)), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-03
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Employment Projections (2025-35 (released 2026-08-27)), Public domain (BLS), retrieved 2026-10-03
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), Public domain (BLS), retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03
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