How much does a courier and messenger make in St. Louis?
$42,680a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $20.52 an hour or $3,557 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.52
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,330Median: $42,680Highest 10%: $47,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,330 | $16.99 | |
| 25th | $38,660 | $18.59 | |
| Median | $42,680 | $20.52 | |
| 75th | $46,970 | $22.58 | |
| 90th | $47,950 | $23.05 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.
| Springfield, MO | $41,410 |
| Kansas City, MO | $41,050 |
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How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $20.52 ($42,680 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $42,680 against $39,200 nationally, 9% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $41,410, so St. Louis pays 3% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for courier and messenger pay?
27 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,950 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.