The average salary for a couriers and messenger in the United States is $38,350, but the range typically falls between $32,870 and $42,270. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $18.44, with a range between $15.81 and $20.32.
There are approximately 72,010 people employed as a couriers and messenger in the United States. With California, New York, Florida employing the highest number of couriers and messengers.The state with the best pay for a couriers and messenger is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $44,050, while Louisiana has the lowest average annual salary of $30,090.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $28,040 | $13.48 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,870 | $15.81 |
| Median | $36,710 | $17.65 |
| 75th Percentile | $42,270 | $20.32 |
| 90th Percentile | $49,310 | $23.71 |
The salary of a couriers and messenger can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a couriers and messenger in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for couriers and messengers are District of Columbia, Washington, Massachusetts, California, Colorado while the worst states are Louisiana, West Virginia, Nebraska, Mississippi, Alabama.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $22,890 | $31,360 | $36,880 |
| Alaska | $35,940 | $42,820 | $62,000 |
| Arizona | $31,180 | $38,040 | $40,970 |
| Arkansas | $26,270 | $34,180 | $42,790 |
| California | $35,010 | $43,060 | $55,190 |
| Colorado | $33,110 | $42,540 | $51,500 |
| Delaware | $27,400 | $34,300 | $42,990 |
| District of Columbia | $36,490 | $44,050 | $50,740 |
| Florida | $30,300 | $35,820 | $42,830 |
| Georgia | $23,960 | $35,530 | $43,060 |
| Hawaii | $33,200 | $37,760 | $43,020 |
| Idaho | $26,440 | $37,330 | $39,510 |
| Illinois | $29,620 | $37,930 | $45,100 |
| Indiana | $27,180 | $35,240 | $46,860 |
| Iowa | $28,510 | $34,700 | $38,650 |
| Kansas | $15,890 | $32,180 | $38,980 |
| Kentucky | $23,180 | $35,000 | $50,600 |
| Louisiana | $19,990 | $30,090 | $42,140 |
| Maine | $30,490 | $36,750 | $44,330 |
| Maryland | $30,980 | $37,720 | $45,940 |
| Massachusetts | $33,380 | $42,510 | $48,990 |
| Michigan | $27,840 | $37,170 | $47,420 |
| Minnesota | $29,050 | $42,260 | $61,810 |
| Mississippi | $21,160 | $30,830 | $37,560 |
| Missouri | $27,290 | $36,170 | $41,490 |
| Montana | $29,910 | $34,560 | $45,860 |
| Nebraska | $23,250 | $34,220 | $50,750 |
| Nevada | $27,610 | $38,440 | $47,120 |
| New Hampshire | $24,730 | $37,500 | $51,120 |
| New Jersey | $31,830 | $39,970 | $47,390 |
| New Mexico | $25,060 | $33,770 | $36,840 |
| New York | $33,200 | $45,800 | $72,510 |
| North Carolina | $23,150 | $33,990 | $42,810 |
| North Dakota | $28,300 | $35,530 | $41,290 |
| Ohio | $26,630 | $34,960 | $42,310 |
| Oklahoma | $29,670 | $36,780 | $46,410 |
| Oregon | $32,370 | $42,030 | $54,440 |
| Pennsylvania | $26,120 | $35,250 | $44,440 |
| Rhode Island | $33,850 | $37,930 | $42,630 |
| South Carolina | $22,370 | $32,710 | $42,700 |
| South Dakota | $26,060 | $35,890 | $52,940 |
| Tennessee | $21,680 | $33,210 | $38,750 |
| Texas | $25,370 | $35,530 | $47,210 |
| Utah | $33,660 | $40,510 | $48,150 |
| Vermont | $35,480 | $38,260 | $45,660 |
| Virginia | $30,970 | $40,720 | $48,540 |
| Washington | $34,090 | $44,670 | $55,810 |
| West Virginia | $25,720 | $31,330 | $37,560 |
| Wisconsin | $22,930 | $33,210 | $42,630 |
| Wyoming | $16,520 | $37,100 | $52,890 |
Even between cities, the salary of a couriers and messenger can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for couriers and messengers is Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk area, CT with an average salary of $53,480.The city with the lowest average salary for couriers and messengers is East Georgia nonmetropolitan area, GA with an average salary of $25,750.
Areas with highest average salaries for couriers and messengers
Areas with lowest average salaries for couriers and messengers
The number of couriers and messengers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of couriers and messengers has increased by 1,310. On average, the number of couriers and messengers has been increasing by 0.5% each year. The salary of couriers and messengers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of couriers and messengers has increased by $5,340. On average, the salary of couriers and messengers has been increasing by 4.0% each year.
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