How much does a courier and messenger make in Louisiana?
$33,490a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in Louisiana. That is $16.10 an hour or $2,791 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.10
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,980Median: $33,490Highest 10%: $44,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,980 | $11.05 | |
| 25th | $29,020 | $13.95 | |
| Median | $33,490 | $16.10 | |
| 75th | $38,630 | $18.57 | |
| 90th | $44,630 | $21.46 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Shreveport, LA | $35,990 |
| Lafayette, LA | $35,340 |
| New Orleans, LA | $34,100 |
| Alexandria, LA | $32,770 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $32,130 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $31,910 |
| Monroe, LA | $31,200 |
| Houma, LA | $30,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courier and messengers.
| 46. West Virginia | $34,890 |
| 47. Alabama | $34,820 |
| 48. Nebraska | $34,600 |
| 49. Louisiana | $33,490 |
| 50. Wyoming | $31,680 |
| 51. South Dakota | $31,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $16.10 ($33,490 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $33,490 against $39,200 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for courier and messenger pay?
Louisiana ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays courier and messengers the most?
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, with a median of $35,990 a year.
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.