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How much does a courier and messenger make in Providence?

$37,090a year

Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $17.83 an hour or $3,091 a month.

Hourly
$17.83
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
137 of 224
Jobs in the area
280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $37,090Highest 10%: $48,690
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,200$15.00
25th$35,300$16.97
Median$37,090$17.83
75th$41,790$20.09
90th$48,690$23.41

Other cities in Rhode Island

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Related jobs in Providence

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$76,450
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$74,470
Eligibility Interviewer$64,560
Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,250
Postal Service Clerk$62,610
Brokerage Clerk$62,400
Production$61,890
Cargo and Freight Agent$60,260
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$60,230
Court$59,920
Salaries for every job in Providence, RI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $17.83 ($37,090 a year).

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

No: $37,090 against $39,200 nationally, 5% less.

How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?

The median in Rhode Island is $36,810, so Providence pays 1% more.

Where does Providence rank for courier and messenger pay?

137 of 224 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,690 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.