How much does a courier and messenger make in Pennsylvania?
$39,700a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in Pennsylvania. That is $19.09 an hour or $3,308 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.09
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,520Median: $39,700Highest 10%: $48,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,520 | $14.67 | |
| 25th | $35,870 | $17.25 | |
| Median | $39,700 | $19.09 | |
| 75th | $46,110 | $22.17 | |
| 90th | $48,950 | $23.53 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Scranton, PA | $46,710 |
| Allentown, PA | $43,920 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $42,250 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $40,980 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $40,340 |
| York, PA | $39,290 |
| Erie, PA | $37,020 |
| Lancaster, PA | $36,550 |
| Reading, PA | $34,920 |
| Altoona, PA | $30,770 |
| Johnstown, PA | $30,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courier and messengers.
| 15. New Hampshire | $40,630 |
| 16. Tennessee | $40,270 |
| 17. Montana | $40,080 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $39,700 |
| 19. Connecticut | $39,480 |
| 20. Georgia | $39,400 |
| 21. Texas | $39,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $19.09 ($39,700 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $39,700 against $39,200 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for courier and messenger pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays courier and messengers the most?
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA, with a median of $46,710 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.