How much does a courier and messenger make in New York?
$38,740a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in New York. That is $18.63 an hour or $3,228 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.63
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,190Median: $38,740Highest 10%: $56,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,190 | $16.92 | |
| 25th | $36,740 | $17.66 | |
| Median | $38,740 | $18.63 | |
| 75th | $46,950 | $22.57 | |
| 90th | $56,840 | $27.33 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $41,140 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $41,030 |
| Albany, NY | $37,680 |
| Rochester, NY | $37,520 |
| Syracuse, NY | $37,040 |
| Buffalo, NY | $36,740 |
| Utica, NY | $36,500 |
| Binghamton, NY | $36,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courier and messengers.
| 25. Arizona | $38,980 |
| 26. Oklahoma | $38,910 |
| 27. Delaware | $38,760 |
| 28. New York | $38,740 |
| 29. Hawaii | $38,580 |
| 30. New Mexico | $38,570 |
| 31. Iowa | $38,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $18.63 ($38,740 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in New York than the national average?
No: $38,740 against $39,200 nationally, 1% less.
Where does New York rank for courier and messenger pay?
New York ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays courier and messengers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $41,140 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.