How much does a courier and messenger make in San Jose?
$55,680a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $26.77 an hour or $4,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.77
- Vs. national median
- +42%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,020Median: $55,680Highest 10%: $69,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,020 | $20.20 | |
| 25th | $47,030 | $22.61 | |
| Median | $55,680 | $26.77 | |
| 75th | $62,640 | $30.12 | |
| 90th | $69,100 | $33.22 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.
| San Francisco, CA | $47,840 |
| Modesto, CA | $47,020 |
| Napa, CA | $46,060 |
| Sacramento, CA | $44,760 |
| 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 San Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $26.77 ($55,680 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $55,680 against $39,200 nationally, 42% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $44,970, so San Jose pays 24% more.
Where does San Jose rank for courier and messenger pay?
1 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,100 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.