SOC 43-5021 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Couriers and Messengers is $38,334 per year ($18.43/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $35,131 and $44,637 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $50,586 per year. There are approximately 71,920 couriers and messengers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $14.37 | $29,890 |
| P25 | $16.89 | $35,131 |
| P50MEDIAN | $18.43 | $38,334 |
| P75 | $21.46 | $44,637 |
| P90 | $24.32 | $50,586 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Couriers and Messengers is $38,334 per year ($18.43/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $35,131 and $44,637 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Couriers and Messengers is $50,586 per year ($24.32/hr). The 75th percentile is $44,637 per year.
Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn approximately $29,890 per year ($14.37/hr). The 25th percentile is $35,131 per year.
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