The salary statistics and trend of couriers and messengers in the industry of local messengers and local delivery 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 | $20,190 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $21,910 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $26,880 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $33,110 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $41,460 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for couriers and messengers in the industry of local messengers and local delivery. 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 $41,460. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $26,880. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent couriers and messengers is $20,190.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of couriers and messengers in the industry of Local Messengers and Local Delivery from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $26,880 | -0.78% | 10.12% |
| 2016 | $27,090 | -4.13% | - |
| 2015 | $28,210 | 1.84% | - |
| 2014 | $27,690 | 5.49% | - |
| 2013 | $26,170 | 7.68% | - |
| 2012 | $24,160 | - | - |
The average salaries of couriers and messengers in 19 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.
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