DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops
Occupational Description:
Handle baggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels or similar establishments.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Northeast Balance of State | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.67/hr | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Minnesota | 660 | 84 | $13.01/hr | $0.35/hr | $10.29/hr | $10.95/hr | $12.14/hr | $14.25/hr | $16.19/hr |
| U S | 39,790 | 995 | $13.81/hr | $0.11/hr | $9.15/hr | $10.56/hr | $12.52/hr | $15.44/hr | $19.34/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | 160 | $13.38/hr | N/A |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | 80 | $11.44/hr | N/A |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tasks for Baggage Porters and Bellhops
- Delivers, carries, or transfers luggage, trunks, and packages to/from rooms, loading areas, vehicles, or transportation terminals.
- Supplies guests or travelers with directions, travel information, and other information, such as available services and points of interest.
- Inspects guest's room and explains features, such as night-lock and operation of television.
- Computes and completes charge slips for services rendered and maintains records.
- Transports guests about premises and local area, or calls taxicabs.
- Weighs and bills baggage and parcels for shipment, and arranges for freight to be shipped.
- Completes and attaches baggage claim checks and completes baggage insurance forms.
- Runs errands for guests.
- Arranges for clothing of hotel guests to be cleaned, laundered, or repaired.
- Pages guests in hotel lobby, dining room, or other areas, delivers messages and room service orders.
- Escorts incoming hotel guests to their rooms.
- Sets up display tables, racks, or shelves, and arranges merchandise display for sales personnel.
