How much does a courier and messenger make in Houston?
$40,370a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $19.41 an hour or $3,364 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.41
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,990Median: $40,370Highest 10%: $50,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,990 | $16.34 | |
| 25th | $37,830 | $18.19 | |
| Median | $40,370 | $19.41 | |
| 75th | $45,100 | $21.68 | |
| 90th | $50,500 | $24.28 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.
| Austin, TX | $44,220 |
| Dallas, TX | $41,860 |
| 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 Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $19.41 ($40,370 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $40,370 against $39,200 nationally, 3% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $39,260, so Houston pays 3% more.
Where does Houston rank for courier and messenger pay?
49 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,500 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.