How much does a courier and messenger make in Boston?
$43,830a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $21.07 an hour or $3,653 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.07
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,080Median: $43,830Highest 10%: $60,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,080 | $17.83 | |
| 25th | $38,640 | $18.58 | |
| Median | $43,830 | $21.07 | |
| 75th | $48,370 | $23.25 | |
| 90th | $60,800 | $29.23 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.
| Worcester, MA | $41,420 |
| Springfield, MA | $40,010 |
| Providence, RI | $37,090 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $21.07 ($43,830 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $43,830 against $39,200 nationally, 12% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $42,380, so Boston pays 3% more.
Where does Boston rank for courier and messenger pay?
20 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,800 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.