How much does a bellhop make?
Answer: A typical bellhop in the United States makes $37,080 a year (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Line up 100 people; this is the one in the middle (median). about 29,000 people work in this job. Below the US-wide typical pay ($50,980).
If 100 people had this job
Lowest at bottom-left, highest at top-rightHover over a person to see their yearly pay
Bellhop pay in the United States (May 2025, median and spread)
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $27,040 | $37,080 | $51,600 | about 29,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $48,610 | about 4,000 |
| Hawaii | $42,240 | about 1,000 |
| New Jersey | $41,080 | about 570 |
| Massachusetts | $41,040 | about 1,000 |
| Illinois | $40,390 | about 1,000 |
Why does pay differ?
In the U.S., pay can differ with experience, guest-service skills, the kind of employer, and location. Some bellhop jobs include tips, so hours and shifts can also change what a worker takes home.
What if you lived in a different state?
Pay varies a lot by state in the USTop 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.
What does a bellhop do?
Handle baggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels or similar establishments.
What's a typical day like?
A bellhop greets arriving guests, loads their bags onto a cart, and guides them through the lobby to their room, answering questions about the hotel. Between arrivals, they may deliver items, help guests find transportation, or keep the entrance tidy.
How to get this job
In the U.S., a high school diploma or equivalent is typical. Employers provide short-term on-the-job training; federal law permits some nonfarm work from age 14, but limits jobs and hours for 14- and 15-year-olds.
High school plus some training (preparation level 2 of 5)
Good for people who like building and doing and keeping things organized.
Did you know?
A bellhop's job can include security work: O*NET lists helping protect hotels and travel terminals as one of the duties.
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Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes396011.htm
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
- www.onetonline.org/link/details/39-6011.00
- www.bls.gov/emp/tables/education-and-training-by-occupation.htm
- seasonaljobs.dol.gov/jobs/H-400-26003-531525
- webapps.dol.gov/elaws/whd/flsa/cl/e14.asp
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY