The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Hotels and motels
- Airports
- Train stations
Outlook
Demand for this career will be strong. The number of people taking business and vacation trips will continue to grow. However, travelers are also becoming more bargain-conscious. Some may be less likely to stay in hotels that have baggage porters.
Many openings will result from the need to replace current baggage porters who change jobs or leave the career. Those who are willing to work evening and night shifts improve their chances of being hired.
Baggage Porters and Bellhops (CIS 100015)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
1,076 Small |
& |
46.0% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
220 Few |
| Champaign Area |
20 Very small |
& |
40.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
14 Very small |
& |
28.6% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Cook County |
561 Small |
& |
54.5% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
123 Few |
| Decatur Area |
9 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
31 Very small |
& |
35.5% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Du Page County |
138 Small |
& |
63.8% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
32 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
20 Very small |
& |
40.0% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
10 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Lake County |
36 Very small |
& |
41.7% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| McHenry County |
9 Very small |
& |
33.3% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
13 Very small |
& |
23.1% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
22 Very small |
& |
18.2% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
39 Very small |
& |
28.2% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
9 Very small |
& |
22.2% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
8 Very small |
& |
62.5% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
20 Very small |
& |
5.0% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
7 Very small |
& |
28.6% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
17 Very small |
& |
-11.8% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
23 Very small |
& |
26.1% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Will County |
41 Very small |
& |
48.8% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| United States |
29,500 Small |
& |
0.3% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
4,500 Very few |