Baggage Porters and Bellhops


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


Top Industries of Employment

  1. Hotels And Motels
  2. Air Transportation, Scheduled

2002 - 2003 Wages
by MSA and Workforce Investment Areas

Area Employment**
Total
Hourly Wage Annual
Mean Entry Experienced Mean Entry Experienced
Missouri 790 11.01 6.18 13.42 22,890 12,860 27,910
St Louis MSA 280 8.23 6.15 9.27 17,120 12,800 19,280
Kansas City* 300 13.43 6.74 16.78 27,943 14,019 34,904
Ozark Region* 90 10.43 6.08 12.60 21,691 12,647 26,212
St. Louis City* 60 6.45 6.05 6.66 13,424 12,576 13,848
St. Louis County* 180 9.13 6.24 10.58 18,993 12,982 21,998

Long-term Employment Projections

Area Employment ** Change 2000-2010 Annual
Avg Openings
Long-term
Outlook
2000 Estimated 2010 Projected Number Percent
Missouri 790 770 -20 -2.53 27 Caution
Kansas City MSA 320 310 -10 -3.13 11 Fair
St Louis MSA 420 380 -40 -9.52 14 Fair
Ozark Region* 60 60 .00 2 Caution

* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?



This Occupation generally requires short-term on-the-job training