How much does a courier and messenger make in Santa Maria?
$39,630a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area. That is $19.05 an hour or $3,303 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.05
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,630Median: $39,630Highest 10%: $49,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,630 | $19.05 | |
| 25th | $39,630 | $19.05 | |
| Median | $39,630 | $19.05 | |
| 75th | $42,870 | $20.61 | |
| 90th | $49,620 | $23.86 |
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 |
| Sacramento, CA | $44,760 |
| Fresno, CA | $44,370 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $43,760 |
| San Diego, CA | $42,440 |
| Oxnard, CA | $40,910 |
| 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 Santa Maria, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Santa Maria?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area is $19.05 ($39,630 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Santa Maria than the national average?
Yes: $39,630 against $39,200 nationally, 1% more.
How does Santa Maria compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $44,970, so Santa Maria pays 12% less.
Where does Santa Maria rank for courier and messenger pay?
63 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Santa Maria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,620 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.