How much does a courier and messenger make in Buffalo?
$36,740a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $17.66 an hour or $3,062 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.66
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 151 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $36,740Highest 10%: $44,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $35,990 | $17.30 | |
| Median | $36,740 | $17.66 | |
| 75th | $39,580 | $19.03 | |
| 90th | $44,640 | $21.46 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.
| New York, NY | $41,140 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $41,030 |
| Albany, NY | $37,680 |
| Rochester, NY | $37,520 |
| Syracuse, NY | $37,040 |
| Utica, NY | $36,500 |
| Binghamton, NY | $36,460 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $17.66 ($36,740 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $36,740 against $39,200 nationally, 6% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $38,740, so Buffalo pays 5% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for courier and messenger pay?
151 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,640 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.