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Baggage handler salary
Average baggage handler salary
$41,779
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Average baggage handler salary by state
Highest paying states for baggage handlers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $50,091 | $24.08 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $45,906 | $22.07 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $49,088 | $23.60 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $45,725 | $21.98 |
| 5 | Indiana | $43,573 | $20.95 |
| 6 | Ohio | $43,468 | $20.90 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $53,601 | $25.77 |
| 8 | California | $52,782 | $25.38 |
| 9 | Alaska | $52,793 | $25.38 |
| 10 | Vermont | $46,989 | $22.59 |
| 11 | Michigan | $43,924 | $21.12 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $39,839 | $19.15 |
| 13 | Kentucky | $37,791 | $18.17 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $43,874 | $21.09 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $45,646 | $21.95 |
| 16 | Nevada | $42,171 | $20.27 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $42,556 | $20.46 |
| 18 | New York | $45,753 | $22.00 |
| 19 | Utah | $37,531 | $18.04 |
| 20 | Arizona | $37,214 | $17.89 |
| 21 | Delaware | $42,824 | $20.59 |
| 22 | Idaho | $36,325 | $17.46 |
| 23 | Massachusetts | $39,003 | $18.75 |
| 24 | Illinois | $34,892 | $16.77 |
| 25 | Iowa | $32,007 | $15.39 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $36,367 | $17.48 |
| 27 | Maryland | $37,531 | $18.04 |
| 28 | Arkansas | $34,095 | $16.39 |
| 29 | Washington | $38,809 | $18.66 |
| 30 | Oregon | $35,790 | $17.21 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $31,806 | $15.29 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $37,615 | $18.08 |
| 33 | Virginia | $36,949 | $17.76 |
| 34 | Minnesota | $32,386 | $15.57 |
| 35 | District of Columbia | $40,052 | $19.26 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $29,298 | $14.09 |
| 37 | Texas | $33,884 | $16.29 |
| 38 | Kansas | $29,751 | $14.30 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $30,821 | $14.82 |
| 40 | Georgia | $29,197 | $14.04 |
| 41 | Colorado | $32,916 | $15.82 |
| 42 | Missouri | $30,587 | $14.71 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $28,696 | $13.80 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $27,359 | $13.15 |
| 45 | Florida | $28,701 | $13.80 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $29,767 | $14.31 |
| 47 | Montana | $25,818 | $12.41 |
| 48 | Alabama | $27,767 | $13.35 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $29,335 | $14.10 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $27,880 | $13.40 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $25,934 | $12.47 |
Baggage handler salary details
A baggage handler's salary ranges from $22,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $78,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a baggage handler's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $78,000 | $6,500 | $38 |
| 75th Percentile | $58,000 | $4,833 | $28 |
| Average | $41,779 | $3,482 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $22,000 | $1,833 | $11 |
Highest paying baggage handler jobs
The highest paying types of baggage handlers are door person, chief airport guide, and bell staff.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doorman | $32,418 | $2,702 | $15.59 | 6,364 |
| Door Person | $55,848 | $4,654 | $26.85 | 34,644 |
| Passenger Service Agent | $29,675 | $2,473 | $14.27 | 34,592 |
| Ramp Agent | $30,721 | $2,560 | $14.77 | 26,619 |
| Bell Person | $38,156 | $3,180 | $18.34 | 33,895 |
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Baggage handler salary trends
The average baggage handler salary has risen by $9,529 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average baggage handler earned $32,250 annually, but today, they earn $41,779 a year. That works out to a 22% change in pay for baggage handlers over the last decade.
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Average baggage handler salary over time
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Baggage handler salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,800 | $20.09 | +5.4% |
| 2024 | $39,500 | $18.99 | +5.4% |
| 2023 | $37,400 | $17.98 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | $35,900 | $17.25 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | $34,400 | $16.53 | +4.9% |
Recently added baggage handler salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Industries | Baggage Handler | Orlando, FL | 06/29/2025 | $32,349 |
| Trade On Demand Inc. | Night Shift Baggage Handlers | Orlando, FL | 06/18/2025 | $37,566 |
| Skilled Workforce | Night Shift Baggage Handlers | Orlando, FL | 06/18/2025 | $37,566 |
| SP Plus | Airport Baggage Handler | Seattle, WA | 06/12/2025 | $43,827 |
| SP Plus | Airline Baggage Handler | Portland, OR | 06/12/2025 | $40,759 |
| SP Plus | Port Agent-Baggage Handler | Orlando, FL | 06/03/2025 | $31,305 |
| SP Plus | Airline BSO Baggage Handler | Charlotte, NC | 05/28/2025 | $29,218 |
| ABM | Baggage Handler | New York, NY | 05/27/2025 | $41,218 |
| Huntleigh Usa Corporation | Baggage Handlers | Panama City, FL | 05/22/2025 | $33,392 |
| SP Plus | Baggage Handler-Driving | Tampa, FL | 05/19/2025 | $33,392 |
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