How much does a courier and messenger make in California?
$44,970a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in California. That is $21.62 an hour or $3,748 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.62
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,200Median: $44,970Highest 10%: $57,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,200 | $17.40 | |
| 25th | $39,420 | $18.95 | |
| Median | $44,970 | $21.62 | |
| 75th | $48,480 | $23.31 | |
| 90th | $57,360 | $27.58 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $55,680 |
| San Francisco, CA | $47,840 |
| Modesto, CA | $47,020 |
| Napa, CA | $46,060 |
| Sacramento, CA | $44,760 |
| Fresno, CA | $44,370 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $43,760 |
| San Diego, CA | $42,440 |
| Oxnard, CA | $40,910 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $39,630 |
| Visalia, CA | $39,600 |
| Riverside, CA | $39,160 |
| Redding, CA | $39,110 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $38,390 |
| Salinas, CA | $37,920 |
| Stockton, CA | $37,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courier and messengers.
| 4. District of Columbia | $45,210 |
| 5. Oregon | $45,170 |
| 6. Colorado | $45,140 |
| 7. California | $44,970 |
| 8. Minnesota | $44,860 |
| 9. Utah | $42,840 |
| 10. Massachusetts | $42,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $21.62 ($44,970 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $44,970 against $39,200 nationally, 15% more.
Where does California rank for courier and messenger pay?
California ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays courier and messengers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $55,680 a year.
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.