The salary statistics of couriers and messengers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare couriers and messengers salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $20,250 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $22,260 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $27,270 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $33,700 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $39,710 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for couriers and messengers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. 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 $39,710. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $27,270. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid couriers and messengers is $20,250.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of couriers and messengers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $27,270 | 3.23% | 0.40% |
| 2017 | $26,390 | 2.80% | - |
| 2016 | $25,650 | 9.63% | - |
| 2015 | $23,180 | 2.80% | - |
| 2014 | $22,530 | 0.67% | - |
| 2013 | $22,380 | -21.36% | - |
| 2012 | $27,160 | - | - |
The average salaries of couriers and messengers in one industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation 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 |
|---|---|
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].