How much does a courier and messenger make in Atlanta?
$39,720a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $19.10 an hour or $3,310 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.10
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 1,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,100Median: $39,720Highest 10%: $47,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,100 | $16.88 | |
| 25th | $37,890 | $18.22 | |
| Median | $39,720 | $19.10 | |
| 75th | $46,680 | $22.44 | |
| 90th | $47,900 | $23.03 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.
| Savannah, GA | $37,670 |
| Augusta, GA | $37,090 |
| Macon, GA | $36,430 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $36,310 |
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Salaries for every job in Atlanta, GAFrequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $19.10 ($39,720 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $39,720 against $39,200 nationally, 1% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $39,400, so Atlanta pays 1% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for courier and messenger pay?
58 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,900 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.