The salary statistics of couriers and messengers in the industry sector of construction are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare couriers and messengers salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $20,010 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $25,680 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $30,210 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $37,030 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $43,730 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for couriers and messengers in the industry sector of construction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) couriers and messengers is $43,730. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $30,210. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid couriers and messengers is $20,010.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of couriers and messengers in the industry sector of construction from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $30,210 | 1.95% | 11.29% |
| 2017 | $29,620 | 10.36% | - |
| 2016 | $26,550 | 8.25% | - |
| 2015 | $24,360 | -2.09% | - |
| 2014 | $24,870 | -2.73% | - |
| 2013 | $25,550 | -4.89% | - |
| 2012 | $26,800 | - | - |
The average salaries of couriers and messengers in two industries in the construction sector are shown below. For detailed couriers and messengers salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | |
| Land Subdivision | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].