How much does a courier and messenger make in Pittsburgh?
$42,250a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $20.31 an hour or $3,521 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.31
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,090Median: $42,250Highest 10%: $48,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,090 | $15.43 | |
| 25th | $36,120 | $17.37 | |
| Median | $42,250 | $20.31 | |
| 75th | $48,070 | $23.11 | |
| 90th | $48,940 | $23.53 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.
| Scranton, PA | $46,710 |
| Allentown, PA | $43,920 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $40,980 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $40,340 |
| York, PA | $39,290 |
| Erie, PA | $37,020 |
| Lancaster, PA | $36,550 |
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Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $20.31 ($42,250 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
Yes: $42,250 against $39,200 nationally, 8% more.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $39,700, so Pittsburgh pays 6% more.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for courier and messenger pay?
34 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,940 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.