How much does a courier and messenger make in Dallas?
$41,860a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $20.13 an hour or $3,488 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.13
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 1,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,520Median: $41,860Highest 10%: $51,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,520 | $17.08 | |
| 25th | $37,870 | $18.21 | |
| Median | $41,860 | $20.13 | |
| 75th | $46,030 | $22.13 | |
| 90th | $51,650 | $24.83 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.
| Austin, TX | $44,220 |
| Houston, TX | $40,370 |
| San Antonio, TX | $39,860 |
| Longview, TX | $38,580 |
| El Paso, TX | $38,570 |
| Amarillo, TX | $38,280 |
| Lubbock, TX | $37,930 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $37,310 |
| Tyler, TX | $37,040 |
| Beaumont, TX | $36,540 |
| Waco, TX | $36,100 |
| McAllen, TX | $35,990 |
| Abilene, TX | $35,400 |
| College Station, TX | $33,260 |
| Laredo, TX | $31,530 |
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Salaries for every job in Dallas, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $20.13 ($41,860 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $41,860 against $39,200 nationally, 7% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $39,260, so Dallas pays 7% more.
Where does Dallas rank for courier and messenger pay?
35 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,650 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.