How much does a courier and messenger make in Columbus?
$38,790a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $18.65 an hour or $3,233 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.65
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,220Median: $38,790Highest 10%: $45,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,220 | $15.97 | |
| 25th | $35,320 | $16.98 | |
| Median | $38,790 | $18.65 | |
| 75th | $44,810 | $21.54 | |
| 90th | $45,880 | $22.06 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.
| Akron, OH | $43,240 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $40,160 |
| Cleveland, OH | $39,410 |
| Toledo, OH | $38,810 |
| Huntington, WV | $37,470 |
| Dayton, OH | $36,910 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $18.65 ($38,790 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $38,790 against $39,200 nationally, 1% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $38,320, so Columbus pays 1% more.
Where does Columbus rank for courier and messenger pay?
88 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,880 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.