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Job outlook for railroad baggage porters in the United States
Are railroad baggage porter jobs in demand?
Yes, railroad baggage porter jobs are in demand. Railroad baggage porter demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Railroad baggage porter job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of railroad baggage porter jobs and the average railroad baggage porter salary over time.
Railroad baggage porter jobs over time
Railroad baggage porter job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 49 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 68 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 95 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 101 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 101 | 0.00% |
Average railroad baggage porter salary over time
Railroad baggage porter salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,012 | $16.83 | +5.7% |
| 2024 | $33,109 | $15.92 | +5.7% |
| 2023 | $31,336 | $15.07 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $30,067 | $14.46 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | $28,812 | $13.85 | +5.2% |
Railroad baggage porter jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of railroad baggage porter job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where railroad baggage porters earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for railroad baggage porters
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 330 | 2% |
| 2 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 206 | 2% |
| 3 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 150 | 2% |
| 4 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 136 | 2% |
| 5 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 124 | 2% |
| 6 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 91 | 2% |
| 7 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 68 | 2% |
| 8 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 60 | 2% |
| 9 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 10 | 2% |
| 10 | California | 39,536,653 | 367 | 1% |
| 11 | New York | 19,849,399 | 263 | 1% |
| 12 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 63 | 1% |
| 13 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 57 | 1% |
| 14 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 45 | 1% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 22 | 1% |
| 16 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 19 | 1% |
| 17 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 17 | 1% |
| 18 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 7 | 1% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 7 | 1% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 6 | 1% |
Most common cities for railroad baggage porters
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | 1 | 0% | $41,460 |