How much does a courier and messenger make in Rockford?
$37,450a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $18.00 an hour or $3,121 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.00
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 129 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,860Median: $37,450Highest 10%: $44,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,860 | $16.28 | |
| 25th | $34,770 | $16.72 | |
| Median | $37,450 | $18.00 | |
| 75th | $38,740 | $18.63 | |
| 90th | $44,230 | $21.26 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.
| St. Louis, MO | $42,680 |
| Chicago, IL | $41,130 |
| Davenport, IA | $38,180 |
| Peoria, IL | $37,850 |
| Champaign, IL | $37,300 |
| Springfield, IL | $34,850 |
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Salaries for every job in Rockford, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Rockford?
The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $18.00 ($37,450 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Rockford than the national average?
No: $37,450 against $39,200 nationally, 4% less.
How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $39,100, so Rockford pays 4% less.
Where does Rockford rank for courier and messenger pay?
129 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,230 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.