How much does a courier and messenger make in Sacramento?
$44,760a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $21.52 an hour or $3,730 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.52
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,090Median: $44,760Highest 10%: $69,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,090 | $17.35 | |
| 25th | $39,220 | $18.86 | |
| Median | $44,760 | $21.52 | |
| 75th | $47,960 | $23.06 | |
| 90th | $69,110 | $33.23 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.
| San Jose, CA | $55,680 |
| San Francisco, CA | $47,840 |
| Modesto, CA | $47,020 |
| Napa, CA | $46,060 |
| Fresno, CA | $44,370 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $43,760 |
| San Diego, CA | $42,440 |
| Oxnard, CA | $40,910 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $39,630 |
| Riverside, CA | $39,160 |
| Redding, CA | $39,110 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $38,390 |
| Stockton, CA | $37,510 |
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Salaries for every job in Sacramento, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $21.52 ($44,760 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $44,760 against $39,200 nationally, 14% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $44,970, so Sacramento pays 0% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for courier and messenger pay?
14 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,110 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.