How much does a courier and messenger make in Syracuse?
$37,040a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $17.81 an hour or $3,087 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.81
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 143 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,860Median: $37,040Highest 10%: $47,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,860 | $16.28 | |
| 25th | $35,980 | $17.30 | |
| Median | $37,040 | $17.81 | |
| 75th | $41,560 | $19.98 | |
| 90th | $47,520 | $22.85 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.
| New York, NY | $41,140 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $41,030 |
| Albany, NY | $37,680 |
| Rochester, NY | $37,520 |
| Buffalo, NY | $36,740 |
| Utica, NY | $36,500 |
| Binghamton, NY | $36,460 |
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Salaries for every job in Syracuse, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $17.81 ($37,040 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $37,040 against $39,200 nationally, 6% less.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $38,740, so Syracuse pays 4% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for courier and messenger pay?
143 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,520 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.