How much does a courier and messenger make in Portland?
$45,650a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $21.95 an hour or $3,804 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.95
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,350Median: $45,650Highest 10%: $60,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,350 | $17.48 | |
| 25th | $38,990 | $18.75 | |
| Median | $45,650 | $21.95 | |
| 75th | $52,080 | $25.04 | |
| 90th | $60,500 | $29.09 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.
| Eugene, OR | $43,740 |
| Medford, OR | $43,160 |
| Salem, OR | $42,280 |
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Salaries for every job in Portland, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $21.95 ($45,650 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $45,650 against $39,200 nationally, 16% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $45,170, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for courier and messenger pay?
12 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,500 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.