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How much does a courier and messenger make in Lincoln?

$38,740a year

Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $18.63 an hour or $3,228 a month.

Hourly
$18.63
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
91 of 224
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,080Median: $38,740Highest 10%: $44,250
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,080$13.50
25th$29,340$14.11
Median$38,740$18.63
75th$44,250$21.27
90th$44,250$21.27

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.

Omaha, NE$35,080
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Related jobs in Lincoln

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$65,410
Brokerage Clerk$65,350
Postal Service Mail Carrier$63,380
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$61,590
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$60,280
Cargo and Freight Agent$60,120
Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,470
Postal Service Clerk$57,430
Dispatcher$57,120
Production$57,000
Salaries for every job in Lincoln, NE

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $18.63 ($38,740 a year).

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

No: $38,740 against $39,200 nationally, 1% less.

How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $34,600, so Lincoln pays 12% more.

Where does Lincoln rank for courier and messenger pay?

91 of 224 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,250 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.