Doorman salary, National
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The BLS May 2025 median for Baggage Porters and Bellhops in National is $37,080 per year. Official BLS figures, released 2026-05-15. Public results. Request the PDF or saved report below.
Recruiter's read: what do the published figures mean for Doorman in National?
Real Estate Headhunters reads Doorman in National through BLS occupation 39-6011, Baggage Porters and Bellhops, rather than treating the niche title as a separately surveyed job. The May 2025 annual median for Doorman in National is $37,080; its direct mapping means the occupation and its limits belong beside this offer budget.
Doorman in National has a published middle-half band from $31,200 at the lower quartile to $44,130 at the upper quartile in May 2025. The $12,930 difference for Doorman in National is the width of that reported band, not a recommended automatic raise or a measure of candidate seniority.
Doorman in National shows $27,040 at the tenth percentile and $51,600 at the ninetieth percentile. The lower-tail gap for Doorman in National is $4,160, versus $7,470 above the upper quartile; the upper published tail is wider, which describes dispersion but does not explain its cause.
The national benchmark for Doorman in National is the cross-industry distribution, with published employment of 28510 for SOC 39-6011. The employment figure for Doorman in National counts workers in Baggage Porters and Bellhops, not only property management employees carrying this niche title, so it cannot be presented as a count of available candidates.
For Doorman in National, the two comparison metros are selected by published employment, not geographic proximity: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ reports $48,610; Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL reports $31,790. Those May 2025 comparisons for Doorman in National use SOC 39-6011 on the same annual basis, without substituting a different job to obtain a convenient number.
The prior annual median for Doorman in National was $36,020 in May 2024, compared with $37,080 in May 2025. The new-minus-old difference for Doorman in National is $1,060; it compares two survey distributions, not the pay rise of a tracked worker or a forecast.
For Doorman in National, the highest exact published national medians among the loaded real-estate, building-service and fund industry rows are Real Estate (NAICS 531000), $48,610; Real Estate (NAICS 531000), $48,610. These May 2025 industry figures for Doorman in National are national cuts, not an industry-pay ranking inside National, because the loaded industry source does not cross-tabulate that local market.
Doorman in National uses BLS straight-time gross wages, which include base rates, guaranteed pay, commissions and production bonuses but exclude discretionary or nonproduction bonuses. For an offer benchmarked to Doorman in National, state overtime, on-call pay, relocation support and housing discounts separately because OEWS excludes them; the $37,080 median does not price those additions in National.
NAA CAM means Certified Apartment Manager. Florida CAM is the community association manager license, an example of state licensing where required. In accounting titles, CAM means common area maintenance. These are not interchangeable.
What wages did BLS publish?
The BLS May 2025 median for Baggage Porters and Bellhops in National is $37,080 per year. This is the mapped occupation, not a separate survey of Doorman.
Direct matchThe work of Doorman fits SOC 39-6011, Baggage Porters and Bellhops. BLS includes workers across industries and employers, not just real estate.
SOC 39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops
The published median is $37,080. The middle half of reported wages runs from $31,200 to $44,130.
| Published percentile | Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $27,040 |
| 25th | $31,200 |
| Median | $37,080 |
| 75th | $44,130 |
| 90th | $51,600 |
Mean: $38,570. Employment: 28,510.
The published median is $17.83. The middle half of reported wages runs from $15.00 to $21.22.
| Published percentile | Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $13.00 |
| 25th | $15.00 |
| Median | $17.83 |
| 75th | $21.22 |
| 90th | $24.81 |
Mean: $18.54. Employment: 28,510.
This wage is equal to or greater than $115.00 per hour or $239,200 per year. A cell marked “or more” is a threshold, not an exact value.
What BLS wages include and exclude
Wages for the OEWS survey are straight-time, gross pay, exclusive of premium pay.
Included
- Base rates
- Commissions
- Cost-of-living allowances
- Deadheading pay
- Guaranteed pay
- Hazard pay
- Incentive pay
- Longevity pay
- Over-the-road pay (Mileage)
- Piece rates
- Portal-to-portal rates
- Production bonuses
- Tips
Excluded
- Attendance bonuses
- Back pay
- Clothing allowances
- Discounts
- Draw
- Holiday bonus
- Holiday premium pay
- Jury duty pay
- Meal allowances
- Nonproduction bonuses
- On-call pay
- Overtime pay
- Relocation allowances
- Severance pay
- Shift differentials
- Stock bonuses
- Tool/equipment allowances
- Tuition reimbursements
- Uniform allowances
- Weekend premium pay
BLS wage definitions. Benefits and discretionary bonus are not base wage benchmarks.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops, National. Released 2026-05-15.
Markets where BLS publishes this occupation
| Metro | Median annual | 25th to 75th | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $31,790 | $29,730 to $37,950 | 2230 | 4.32 |
| Orlando | $29,110 | $28,050 to $37,440 | 1120 | 4.34 |
| Tampa | $31,150 | $29,440 to $36,500 | 270 | 1.02 |
| Chicago | $40,390 | $37,370 to $44,420 | 1420 | 1.72 |
| New York City | $48,610 | $41,080 to $56,700 | 3500 | 2.01 |
| Raleigh | $30,540 | $28,550 to $34,900 | 80 | 0.57 |
| Dallas | $34,770 | $27,850 to $41,020 | 410 | 0.55 |
| Northern New Jersey | $48,610 | $41,080 to $56,700 | 3500 | 2.01 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $37,260 | $31,840 to $44,940 | 2040 | 9.8 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $43,090 | $34,150 to $47,160 | 1100 | 2.23 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $38,700 | $36,400 to $43,280 | 1050 | 1.83 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $40,520 | $36,580 to $44,820 | 1000 | 0.87 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $39,660 | $36,400 to $51,570 | 780 | 9.51 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $51,900 | $46,200 to $58,250 | 500 | 1.16 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $38,150 | $36,190 to $45,760 | 450 | 1.59 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $26,450 | $21,270 to $27,360 | 430 | 5.32 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $31,240 | $17,730 to $35,560 | 370 | 1.84 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $34,690 | $33,920 to $38,410 | 350 | 1.43 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $37,040 | $35,020 to $39,180 | 340 | 0.78 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $35,090 | $34,320 to $37,370 | 300 | 0.95 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $33,120 | $30,720 to $35,100 | 290 | 1.16 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $43,240 | $41,390 to $57,460 | 290 | 21.72 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $35,050 | $31,200 to $36,820 | 290 | 0.55 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $32,970 | $23,720 to $36,270 | 250 | 0.48 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $27,970 | $20,630 to $33,920 | 210 | 0.35 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $42,780 | $39,490 to $48,940 | 200 | 0.53 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $31,190 | $25,960 to $33,810 | 190 | 0.54 |
What changed since the last release
These are two published distributions, not a projection or a same-worker pay-rise measure. Changes in coverage, sampling or area boundaries can affect comparison.
| May 2024 | May 2025 | New minus old, arithmetic only |
|---|---|---|
| $36,020 | $37,080 | $1,060 |
Prior source: BLS OEWS May 2024, released 2025-04-02. Prior area label: U.S.. Check BLS boundary notes before treating these as an unchanged market.
National pay by industry
Industry rows cover payroll employment classified in that industry, nationally. They do not isolate this niche title, and contractors may sit in another industry.
| Industry, exact BLS name | NAICS | P25 annual | Median annual | P75 annual | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 531000 | $38,390 | $48,610 | $59,200 | 1400 |
| Real Estate | 531000 | $38,390 | $48,610 | $59,200 | 1400 |
| Facilities Support Services | 561200 | $32,910 | $46,000 | $46,010 | 260 |
The pay ladder
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Highest published metro medians
| Metro | Role median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $51,900 | 500 | 1.16 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $48,610 | 3500 | 2.01 |
| Kingston, NY | $47,230 | 80 | 7.43 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $46,140 | 80 | 0.41 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $43,240 | 290 | 21.72 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $43,090 | 1100 | 2.23 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $42,920 | 70 | 0.76 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $42,780 | 200 | 0.53 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $40,660 | 180 | 0.8 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $40,520 | 1000 | 0.87 |
Top-coded and suppressed medians cannot be ranked as exact wages. Location quotient measures employment concentration, not relative pay or cost of living.
Lowest published metro medians
| Metro | Median | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $21,840 | 190 | 1.49 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $22,070 | 120 | 4.13 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $23,640 | 50 | 2.04 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $24,950 | 110 | 1.52 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $25,490 | 60 | 3.68 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $26,290 | 50 | 1.11 |
| Reno, NV | $26,320 | 80 | 1.64 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $26,450 | 430 | 5.32 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $27,040 | 70 | 1.27 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $27,940 | 80 | 0.39 |
Pay relative to local wages
The ratio divides this occupation's median by the all-occupations median in the same area. This is not purchasing power. Location quotient measures employment concentration, not pay.
| Metro | Role median annual | All-occupations median | Role / local median | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston, NY | $47,230 | $50,020 | 0.94× (arithmetic) | 80 | 7.43 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $42,920 | $50,790 | 0.85× (arithmetic) | 70 | 0.76 |
| Salinas, CA | $38,000 | $47,380 | 0.80× (arithmetic) | 50 | 1.54 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $37,260 | $46,670 | 0.80× (arithmetic) | 2040 | 9.8 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $48,610 | $61,430 | 0.79× (arithmetic) | 3500 | 2.01 |
| Asheville, NC | $35,580 | $46,870 | 0.76× (arithmetic) | 30 | 1.01 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $43,240 | $57,640 | 0.75× (arithmetic) | 290 | 21.72 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $38,090 | $50,990 | 0.75× (arithmetic) | 40 | 0.9 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $21,840 | $29,440 | 0.74× (arithmetic) | 190 | 1.49 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $40,390 | $54,720 | 0.74× (arithmetic) | 1420 | 1.72 |
Top-coded and suppressed medians cannot be ranked as exact wages. Location quotient measures employment concentration, not relative pay or cost of living.
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All BLS areas are available in the public tools. These links show this occupation's largest metro employment markets.
- Northern New Jersey
- Miami
- Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV
- Chicago
- Orlando
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Urban Honolulu, HI
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Dallas
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Kahului-Wailuku, HI
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Tampa
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Questions about these figures
What does the $37,080 median mean for Doorman in National?
For Doorman in National, May 2025 reports that median for SOC 39-6011, Baggage Porters and Bellhops. The direct mapping for Doorman in National is not a separately surveyed niche title in this area.
What band can we use to discuss an offer for Doorman in National?
The reported middle-half band for Doorman in National is $31,200 to $44,130 on an annual basis. Those two points for Doorman in National describe SOC 39-6011, not an instruction to pay a particular candidate either endpoint.
Can we claim an industry premium inside National for Doorman?
The industry cuts used for Doorman in National are national, while the local comparison is cross-industry. That separation for Doorman in National means the $37,080 local median cannot establish an industry premium within this area.
Is the prior figure for Doorman in National a forecast?
The May 2024 comparison for Doorman in National is an earlier published survey cell, not a projection. The current May 2025 figure for Doorman in National is $37,080; both reference periods remain visible.
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What does the $37,080 median mean for Doorman in National?
For Doorman in National, May 2025 reports that median for SOC 39-6011, Baggage Porters and Bellhops. The direct mapping for Doorman in National is not a separately surveyed niche title in this area.
What band can we use to discuss an offer for Doorman in National?
The reported middle-half band for Doorman in National is $31,200 to $44,130 on an annual basis. Those two points for Doorman in National describe SOC 39-6011, not an instruction to pay a particular candidate either endpoint.
Can we claim an industry premium inside National for Doorman?
The industry cuts used for Doorman in National are national, while the local comparison is cross-industry. That separation for Doorman in National means the $37,080 local median cannot establish an industry premium within this area.
Is the prior figure for Doorman in National a forecast?
The May 2024 comparison for Doorman in National is an earlier published survey cell, not a projection. The current May 2025 figure for Doorman in National is $37,080; both reference periods remain visible.
Salary methodology. Official data retrieved 2026-10-07.
CAM has different meanings. NAA CAM is the Certified Apartment Manager credential. The Florida community association manager license is a separate license, cited here as an example of state licensing. In commercial budgets, CAM means common area maintenance. We check the credential or license relevant to the opening, where the state requires it.