How much does a courier and messenger make in Lafayette?
$35,340a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $16.99 an hour or $2,945 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.99
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 185 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,540Median: $35,340Highest 10%: $41,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,540 | $12.76 | |
| 25th | $28,980 | $13.93 | |
| Median | $35,340 | $16.99 | |
| 75th | $36,240 | $17.42 | |
| 90th | $41,050 | $19.74 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.
| Shreveport, LA | $35,990 |
| New Orleans, LA | $34,100 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $32,130 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $31,910 |
| Houma, LA | $30,190 |
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Salaries for every job in Lafayette, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $16.99 ($35,340 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $35,340 against $39,200 nationally, 10% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $33,490, so Lafayette pays 6% more.
Where does Lafayette rank for courier and messenger pay?
185 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,050 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.