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Baggage Porters and Bellhops

in Washington State

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

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Wages

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Area	Year	Period	Percentiles					Hourly Average
Area	Year	Period	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Washington State	2010	Mar	$9.24	$11.15	$15.69	$18.44	$20.05	$15.14

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Short Term Employment Projections

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Area	Employment Projections		Change	Growth Rate %	Annual Avg Openings
	2009 2nd Qtr	2011 2nd Qtr
Washington State	702	710	8	0.6	21

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Employment Projections

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Area	Employment Projections		Change	% Change	Annual Avg Openings
	2008	2018
Washington State	727	753	26	3.6	22

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Training Programs

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Program Title

Undefined

Educational Requirements

This occupation is in Job Zone One: Little or No Preparation Needed .
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.

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O*NET Characteristics

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Skills

Importance
(0-100)high

Competence Level

Speaking

Active Listening

Service Orientation

Social Perceptiveness

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Top 10 Tasks

Importance
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Transfer luggage, trunks, and packages to and from rooms, loading areas, vehicles, or transportation terminals, by hand or using baggage carts.

Supply guests or travelers with directions, travel information, and other information such as available services and points of interest.

Receive and mark baggage by completing and attaching claim checks.

Greet incoming guests and escort them to their rooms.

Assist physically challenged travelers and other guests with special needs.

Act as part of the security team at transportation terminals, hotels, or similar establishments.

Deliver messages and room service orders, and run errands for guests.

Explain the operation of room features such as locks, ventilation systems, and televisions.

Arrange for shipments of baggage, express mail, and parcels by providing weighing and billing services.

Maintain clean lobbies or entrance areas for travelers or guests.

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Top 10 Work Activities

Importance
(0-100)high

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Performing General Physical Activities

Handling and Moving Objects

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Getting Information

Analyzing Data or Information

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Top 2 Work Values

Extent
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Relationships

Support

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Top 2 Interests

Occupational Interest
(0-100)high

Enterprising

Realistic

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Alternate Titles

Baggage Checker, Baggage Handler, Baggage Smasher, Baggageman, Bell Captain, Bell Clerk, Bell Person, Bell Staff, Bellhop, Bellhop Captain, Bellman, Bellman Captain, Bellman Driver, Bellperson, Bellstaff, Cab Worker, Call Worker, Chief Airport Guide, Doorman, Doorperson, Food Porter, Hall Porter, Head Bellhop Captain, Head Porter Baggage, Lobby Porter

Top 15 Industries of Employment

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Industry Title

Number of Employers in State of Washington

Number Employed in Industry in 2007 in State of Washington

Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of Washington

Growth Projection in State of Washington

Traveler Accommodation

2,021

602

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