The salary statistics and trend of couriers and messengers in the industry of support activities for road 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 | $18,390 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $18,760 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $19,380 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $20,000 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $41,500 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for couriers and messengers in the industry of support activities for road 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 $41,500. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $19,380. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent couriers and messengers is $18,390.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of couriers and messengers in the industry of Support Activities for Road Transportation from 2012 to 2015. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 3-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $19,380 | 3.82% | -41.33% |
| 2014 | $18,640 | 1.39% | - |
| 2013 | $18,380 | -49.02% | - |
| 2012 | $27,390 | - | - |
The average salaries of couriers and messengers in five industries within the transportation and warehousing sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018. 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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