How much does a courier and messenger make in Albany?
$37,680a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $18.12 an hour or $3,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.12
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 120 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,320Median: $37,680Highest 10%: $45,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,320 | $16.02 | |
| 25th | $35,590 | $17.11 | |
| Median | $37,680 | $18.12 | |
| 75th | $42,610 | $20.49 | |
| 90th | $45,140 | $21.70 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.
| New York, NY | $41,140 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $41,030 |
| Rochester, NY | $37,520 |
| Syracuse, NY | $37,040 |
| Buffalo, NY | $36,740 |
| Utica, NY | $36,500 |
| Binghamton, NY | $36,460 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $18.12 ($37,680 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Albany than the national average?
No: $37,680 against $39,200 nationally, 4% less.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $38,740, so Albany pays 3% less.
Where does Albany rank for courier and messenger pay?
120 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,140 or more.
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.