Couriers and Messengers salary in United States
The median couriers and messengers salary is $39,200 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Couriers and Messengers salary by region
Pay trend
Up 6.8% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Couriers and Messengers salary FAQs
What is the average Couriers and Messengers salary in United States?
The median Couriers and Messengers salary in United States is $39,200 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of couriers and messengerss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Couriers and Messengers earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $31,550 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $50,330 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $39,200.
Do Couriers and Messengers salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - California is among the highest at $44,970, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Couriers and Messengers salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.