How much does a courier and messenger make in Lexington?
$35,910a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $17.26 an hour or $2,993 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.26
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 172 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,450Median: $35,910Highest 10%: $42,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,450 | $11.75 | |
| 25th | $28,080 | $13.50 | |
| Median | $35,910 | $17.26 | |
| 75th | $40,040 | $19.25 | |
| 90th | $42,250 | $20.31 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $40,160 |
| Huntington, WV | $37,470 |
| Louisville, KY | $35,490 |
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Salaries for every job in Lexington, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Lexington?
The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $17.26 ($35,910 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Lexington than the national average?
No: $35,910 against $39,200 nationally, 8% less.
How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $35,880, so Lexington pays 0% more.
Where does Lexington rank for courier and messenger pay?
172 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,250 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.