How much does a courier and messenger make in Indianapolis?
$38,730a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $18.62 an hour or $3,228 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.62
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 92 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,660Median: $38,730Highest 10%: $53,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,660 | $16.66 | |
| 25th | $36,460 | $17.53 | |
| Median | $38,730 | $18.62 | |
| 75th | $39,830 | $19.15 | |
| 90th | $53,210 | $25.58 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.
| Chicago, IL | $41,130 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $40,160 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $39,230 |
| Louisville, KY | $35,490 |
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How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $18.62 ($38,730 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
No: $38,730 against $39,200 nationally, 1% less.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $37,270, so Indianapolis pays 4% more.
Where does Indianapolis rank for courier and messenger pay?
92 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,210 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.