Job outlook for baggage handlers in the United States

Baggage handler job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:

• The projected baggage handler job growth rate is 0% from 2018-2028.

• About -5,200 new jobs for baggage handlers are projected over the next decade.

• Baggage handler salaries have increased 22% for baggage handlers in the last 5 years.

• There are over 3,514 baggage handlers currently employed in the United States.

• There are 26,921 active baggage handler job openings in the US.

• The average baggage handler salary is $41,779.

Compare the number of baggage handler jobs and the average baggage handler salary over time.

The map below shows you the number of baggage handler job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where baggage handlers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.