How much does a courier and messenger make in Scranton?
$46,710a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area. That is $22.46 an hour or $3,893 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.46
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,190Median: $46,710Highest 10%: $48,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,190 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $35,500 | $17.07 | |
| Median | $46,710 | $22.46 | |
| 75th | $48,150 | $23.15 | |
| 90th | $48,150 | $23.15 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.
| Allentown, PA | $43,920 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $42,250 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $40,980 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $40,340 |
| York, PA | $39,290 |
| Erie, PA | $37,020 |
| Lancaster, PA | $36,550 |
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Salaries for every job in Scranton, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Scranton?
The median hourly pay in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area is $22.46 ($46,710 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Scranton than the national average?
Yes: $46,710 against $39,200 nationally, 19% more.
How does Scranton compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $39,700, so Scranton pays 18% more.
Where does Scranton rank for courier and messenger pay?
7 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Scranton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,150 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.