How much does a courier and messenger make in Lancaster?
$36,550a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $17.57 an hour or $3,046 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.57
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 158 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,170Median: $36,550Highest 10%: $49,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,170 | $14.50 | |
| 25th | $33,010 | $15.87 | |
| Median | $36,550 | $17.57 | |
| 75th | $42,860 | $20.61 | |
| 90th | $49,640 | $23.87 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.
| Scranton, PA | $46,710 |
| Allentown, PA | $43,920 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $42,250 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $40,980 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $40,340 |
| York, PA | $39,290 |
| Erie, PA | $37,020 |
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Salaries for every job in Lancaster, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Lancaster?
The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $17.57 ($36,550 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Lancaster than the national average?
No: $36,550 against $39,200 nationally, 7% less.
How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $39,700, so Lancaster pays 8% less.
Where does Lancaster rank for courier and messenger pay?
158 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Lancaster?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,640 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.