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Baggage Porters and Bellhops

Also known as: Baggage Checker, Baggage Handler, Baggage Porter, Baggage Smasher, Baggageman, Bell Captain, Bell Clerk, Bell Person, Bell Staff, Bellhop

Handle baggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels or similar establishments.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School42%
High School Diploma41%
Some College8%
Post-Secondary Certificate9%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None20%
Up to 1 month11%
1-3 months21%
6 months - 1 year28%
1-2 years13%
2-4 years6%
8-10 years1%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None6%
Up to 1 month57%
1-3 months25%
3-6 months13%

How AI Impacts Each Task

17 tasks analyzed

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.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

DependabilityAttention to DetailIntegritySelf ControlConcern for OthersCooperationAdaptability/FlexibilityStress ToleranceInitiativeIndependencePersistenceSocial Orientation

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$36,020

per year

Mean Wage

$36,960

per year

Employment

31K

workers

Wage Range

$25,480 - $48,490

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$25,480Median: $36,020$48,490
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This occupation has 17 tasks in the database and is queued for the next scoring run. Risk scores, protective factors, and skill gaps will appear once the assessment completes.