How much does a courier and messenger make in Denver?
$46,170a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $22.20 an hour or $3,848 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.20
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,890Median: $46,170Highest 10%: $60,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,890 | $14.85 | |
| 25th | $39,710 | $19.09 | |
| Median | $46,170 | $22.20 | |
| 75th | $52,450 | $25.22 | |
| 90th | $60,330 | $29.00 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.
| Colorado Springs, CO | $42,380 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | $79,120 |
| Desktop Publisher | $77,740 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | $68,620 |
| Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant | $68,020 |
| Meter Reader | $67,090 |
| Production | $65,080 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $64,760 |
| Postal Service Clerk | $61,570 |
| Financial Clerk | $61,090 |
| Brokerage Clerk | $60,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $22.20 ($46,170 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $46,170 against $39,200 nationally, 18% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $45,140, so Denver pays 2% more.
Where does Denver rank for courier and messenger pay?
8 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,330 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.