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How much does a courier and messenger make in Minneapolis?

$47,160a year

Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $22.67 an hour or $3,930 a month.

Hourly
$22.67
Vs. national median
+20%
Rank among cities
4 of 224
Jobs in the area
240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,590Median: $47,160Highest 10%: $60,940
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,590$18.55
25th$42,340$20.36
Median$47,160$22.67
75th$51,050$24.54
90th$60,940$29.30

Other cities in Minnesota

Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.

Rochester, MN$46,000
La Crosse, WI$36,510
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Related jobs in Minneapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$80,030
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$78,410
Meter Reader$75,020
Public Safety Telecommunicator$69,220
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$65,790
Eligibility Interviewer$63,220
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$63,060
Postal Service Clerk$62,610
Brokerage Clerk$62,110
Postal Service Mail Carrier$61,480
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $22.67 ($47,160 a year).

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

Yes: $47,160 against $39,200 nationally, 20% more.

How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $44,860, so Minneapolis pays 5% more.

Where does Minneapolis rank for courier and messenger pay?

4 of 224 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,940 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.