The salary statistics and trend of couriers and messengers in the industry of general freight trucking 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 | $20,200 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $22,420 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $26,150 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $37,130 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $46,250 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for couriers and messengers in the industry of general freight trucking. 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 $46,250. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $26,150. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent couriers and messengers is $20,200.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of couriers and messengers in the industry of General Freight Trucking from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $26,150 | 8.68% | -21.26% |
| 2015 | $23,880 | 0.21% | - |
| 2014 | $23,830 | -24.42% | - |
| 2013 | $29,650 | -6.95% | - |
| 2012 | $31,710 | - | - |
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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