How much does a courier and messenger make in Springfield?
$34,850a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $16.75 an hour or $2,904 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.75
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 191 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,880Median: $34,850Highest 10%: $44,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,880 | $15.33 | |
| 25th | $34,850 | $16.75 | |
| Median | $34,850 | $16.75 | |
| 75th | $38,030 | $18.28 | |
| 90th | $44,510 | $21.40 |
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 |
| Rockford, IL | $37,450 |
| Champaign, IL | $37,300 |
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Salaries for every job in Springfield, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $16.75 ($34,850 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $34,850 against $39,200 nationally, 11% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $39,100, so Springfield pays 11% less.
Where does Springfield rank for courier and messenger pay?
191 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,510 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.