How much does a courier and messenger make in Iowa?
$38,460a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in Iowa. That is $18.49 an hour or $3,205 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.49
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,180Median: $38,460Highest 10%: $42,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,180 | $15.47 | |
| 25th | $36,250 | $17.43 | |
| Median | $38,460 | $18.49 | |
| 75th | $40,900 | $19.66 | |
| 90th | $42,840 | $20.60 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $39,270 |
| Dubuque, IA | $39,020 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $38,770 |
| Waterloo, IA | $38,410 |
| Davenport, IA | $38,180 |
| Omaha, NE | $35,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courier and messengers.
| 28. New York | $38,740 |
| 29. Hawaii | $38,580 |
| 30. New Mexico | $38,570 |
| 31. Iowa | $38,460 |
| 32. Kansas | $38,370 |
| 33. Ohio | $38,320 |
| 34. North Dakota | $38,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $18.49 ($38,460 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $38,460 against $39,200 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Iowa rank for courier and messenger pay?
Iowa ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays courier and messengers the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $39,270 a year.
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.