The salary statistics of couriers and messengers in the industry sector of retail trade are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare couriers and messengers salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $17,160 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $18,850 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $22,210 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $28,890 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $37,020 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for couriers and messengers in the industry sector of retail trade. 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 $37,020. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $22,210. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid couriers and messengers is $17,160.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of couriers and messengers in the industry sector of retail trade from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $22,210 | 0.23% | 4.05% |
| 2017 | $22,160 | -5.78% | - |
| 2016 | $23,440 | -0.68% | - |
| 2015 | $23,600 | 0.93% | - |
| 2014 | $23,380 | 2.95% | - |
| 2013 | $22,690 | 6.08% | - |
| 2012 | $21,310 | - | - |
The average salaries of couriers and messengers in two industries in the retail trade 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 |
|---|---|
| Direct Selling Establishments | |
| Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Stores | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].