The salary statistics and trend of couriers and messengers in the industry of scheduled air transportation are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare couriers and messengers salaries in different industries within the transportation and warehousing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $21,260 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $22,450 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $24,430 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $27,340 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $30,920 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for couriers and messengers in the industry of scheduled air transportation. 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 $30,920. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $24,430. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent couriers and messengers is $21,260.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of couriers and messengers in the industry of Scheduled Air Transportation from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $24,430 | 15.88% | -37.54% |
| 2015 | $20,550 | -8.81% | - |
| 2014 | $22,360 | -52.55% | - |
| 2013 | $34,110 | 1.50% | - |
| 2012 | $33,600 | - | - |
The average salaries of couriers and messengers in five industries within the transportation and warehousing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of couriers and messengers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| General Freight Trucking | |
| Scheduled Air Transportation | |
| Support Activities for Air Transportation | |
| Specialized Freight Trucking | |
| Support Activities for Road Transportation | |
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