How much does a courier and messenger make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $18.85 an hour or $3,267 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.85
- Average (mean)
- $40,970
- Jobs
- 68,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,550 | $15.17 | |
| 25th | $36,070 | $17.34 | |
| Median | $39,200 | $18.85 | |
| 75th | $45,280 | $21.77 | |
| 90th | $50,330 | $24.20 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Nevada | $46,520 |
| Washington | $46,500 |
| Vermont | $45,600 |
| District of Columbia | $45,210 |
| Oregon | $45,170 |
| Colorado | $45,140 |
| California | $44,970 |
| Minnesota | $44,860 |
| Utah | $42,840 |
| Massachusetts | $42,380 |
| Alaska | $41,720 |
| Maine | $41,710 |
| Missouri | $41,410 |
| New Jersey | $40,870 |
| New Hampshire | $40,630 |
| Tennessee | $40,270 |
| Montana | $40,080 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,700 |
| Connecticut | $39,480 |
| Georgia | $39,400 |
| Texas | $39,260 |
| Maryland | $39,140 |
| Illinois | $39,100 |
| North Carolina | $39,100 |
| Arizona | $38,980 |
| Oklahoma | $38,910 |
| Delaware | $38,760 |
| New York | $38,740 |
| Hawaii | $38,580 |
| New Mexico | $38,570 |
| Iowa | $38,460 |
| Kansas | $38,370 |
| Ohio | $38,320 |
| North Dakota | $38,090 |
| Michigan | $37,940 |
| Virginia | $37,820 |
| Florida | $37,740 |
| Indiana | $37,270 |
| Arkansas | $37,070 |
| Wisconsin | $36,910 |
| Rhode Island | $36,810 |
| South Carolina | $36,710 |
| Idaho | $36,110 |
| Kentucky | $35,880 |
| Mississippi | $35,780 |
| West Virginia | $34,890 |
| Alabama | $34,820 |
| Nebraska | $34,600 |
| Louisiana | $33,490 |
| Wyoming | $31,680 |
| South Dakota | $31,650 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $55,680 |
| Seattle, WA | $48,510 |
| San Francisco, CA | $47,840 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $47,160 |
| Modesto, CA | $47,020 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $46,850 |
| Scranton, PA | $46,710 |
| Denver, CO | $46,170 |
| Napa, CA | $46,060 |
| Rochester, MN | $46,000 |
| Bellingham, WA | $45,920 |
| Portland, OR | $45,650 |
| Washington, DC | $44,840 |
| Sacramento, CA | $44,760 |
| Fresno, CA | $44,370 |
In other countries
Courier and Messenger belongs to the international group "Mail carriers and sorting clerks".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Cargo and Freight Agent$52,260
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$53,040
- Dispatcher$50,340
- Meter Reader$48,150
- Postal Service Clerk$62,130
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$60,550
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,470
- Production$59,650
- Shipping$45,260
Frequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $18.85 ($39,200 a year).
How much does a courier and messenger make a month?
About $3,267 a month before tax, based on a median of $39,200 a year.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,550 or less a year ($15.17 an hour); the top 10% make $50,330 or more.
Which state pays courier and messengers the most?
Nevada, with a median of $46,520 a year, followed by Washington ($46,500) and Vermont ($45,600).
Which city pays courier and messengers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $55,680 a year.
How many courier and messengers are there in the United States?
About 68,640 people work as courier and messengers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.