How much does a courier and messenger make in Rhode Island?
$36,810a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in Rhode Island. That is $17.70 an hour or $3,068 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.70
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $36,810Highest 10%: $47,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,210 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $36,810 | $17.70 | |
| 75th | $37,090 | $17.83 | |
| 90th | $47,290 | $22.74 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $37,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courier and messengers.
| 38. Indiana | $37,270 |
| 39. Arkansas | $37,070 |
| 40. Wisconsin | $36,910 |
| 41. Rhode Island | $36,810 |
| 42. South Carolina | $36,710 |
| 43. Idaho | $36,110 |
| 44. Kentucky | $35,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $17.70 ($36,810 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $36,810 against $39,200 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for courier and messenger pay?
Rhode Island ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays courier and messengers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $37,090 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.