How much does a courier and messenger make in Texas?
$39,260a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in Texas. That is $18.88 an hour or $3,272 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.88
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,900Median: $39,260Highest 10%: $49,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,900 | $14.86 | |
| 25th | $36,540 | $17.57 | |
| Median | $39,260 | $18.88 | |
| 75th | $45,310 | $21.78 | |
| 90th | $49,490 | $23.79 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $44,220 |
| Dallas, TX | $41,860 |
| Houston, TX | $40,370 |
| San Antonio, TX | $39,860 |
| Longview, TX | $38,580 |
| El Paso, TX | $38,570 |
| Amarillo, TX | $38,280 |
| Lubbock, TX | $37,930 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $37,310 |
| Tyler, TX | $37,040 |
| Beaumont, TX | $36,540 |
| Waco, TX | $36,100 |
| McAllen, TX | $35,990 |
| Abilene, TX | $35,400 |
| College Station, TX | $33,260 |
| Brownsville, TX | $32,940 |
| Laredo, TX | $31,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courier and messengers.
| 18. Pennsylvania | $39,700 |
| 19. Connecticut | $39,480 |
| 20. Georgia | $39,400 |
| 21. Texas | $39,260 |
| 22. Maryland | $39,140 |
| 23. Illinois | $39,100 |
| 24. North Carolina | $39,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $18.88 ($39,260 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $39,260 against $39,200 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Texas rank for courier and messenger pay?
Texas ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays courier and messengers the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $44,220 a year.
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.