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How much does a courier and messenger make in Cedar Rapids?

$38,770a year

Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area. That is $18.64 an hour or $3,231 a month.

Hourly
$18.64
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
90 of 224
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,150Median: $38,770Highest 10%: $42,650
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,150$15.46
25th$37,890$18.22
Median$38,770$18.64
75th$40,630$19.53
90th$42,650$20.50

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.

Des Moines, IA$39,270
Davenport, IA$38,180
Omaha, NE$35,080
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Related jobs in Cedar Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

Postal Service Clerk$66,750
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$63,730
Eligibility Interviewer$61,330
Postal Service Mail Carrier$60,270
Cargo and Freight Agent$59,570
Production$59,180
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$57,500
Postal Service Mail Sorter$57,430
Loan Interviewer and Clerk$56,410
Court$54,710
Salaries for every job in Cedar Rapids, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Cedar Rapids?

The median hourly pay in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area is $18.64 ($38,770 a year).

Do courier and messengers make more in Cedar Rapids than the national average?

No: $38,770 against $39,200 nationally, 1% less.

How does Cedar Rapids compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $38,460, so Cedar Rapids pays 1% more.

Where does Cedar Rapids rank for courier and messenger pay?

90 of 224 metro areas with data.

How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Cedar Rapids?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,650 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.