How much does a courier and messenger make in Birmingham?
$36,820a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $17.70 an hour or $3,068 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.70
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 149 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,100Median: $36,820Highest 10%: $45,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,100 | $13.99 | |
| 25th | $33,070 | $15.90 | |
| Median | $36,820 | $17.70 | |
| 75th | $38,470 | $18.50 | |
| 90th | $45,230 | $21.75 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.
| Huntsville, AL | $35,170 |
| Montgomery, AL | $34,590 |
| Mobile, AL | $31,970 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $29,280 |
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Salaries for every job in Birmingham, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $17.70 ($36,820 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $36,820 against $39,200 nationally, 6% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $34,820, so Birmingham pays 6% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for courier and messenger pay?
149 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,230 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.