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How much does a courier and messenger make in Jackson?

$36,360a year

Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $17.48 an hour or $3,030 a month.

Hourly
$17.48
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
164 of 224
Jobs in the area
220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,480Median: $36,360Highest 10%: $38,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$26,480$12.73
25th$30,130$14.49
Median$36,360$17.48
75th$38,200$18.37
90th$38,400$18.46

Other cities in Mississippi

Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.

Memphis, TN$44,040
Gulfport, MS$36,050
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Related jobs in Jackson

Same field, median yearly pay.

Postal Service Clerk$61,050
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$60,100
Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,010
Postal Service Mail Sorter$57,430
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$54,240
Production$52,910
Office and Administrative Support Worker$52,420
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$52,100
Information and Record Clerk$49,440
Dispatcher$48,370
Salaries for every job in Jackson, MS

Frequently asked questions

How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Jackson?

The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $17.48 ($36,360 a year).

Do courier and messengers make more in Jackson than the national average?

No: $36,360 against $39,200 nationally, 7% less.

How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?

The median in Mississippi is $35,780, so Jackson pays 2% more.

Where does Jackson rank for courier and messenger pay?

164 of 224 metro areas with data.

How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Jackson?

The lowest-paid 10% make $26,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,400 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.