Couriers and Messengers Salary in the Industry of Traveler Accommodation

The salary statistics and trend of couriers and messengers in the industry of traveler accommodation are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare couriers and messengers salaries in different industries within the accommodation and food services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$20,450
25th Percentile Wage
$22,830
50th Percentile Wage
$28,350
75th Percentile Wage
$35,700
90th Percentile Wage
$39,510

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for couriers and messengers in the industry of traveler accommodation. 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 $39,510. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $28,350. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent couriers and messengers is $20,450.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of couriers and messengers in the industry of Traveler Accommodation from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$28,350
-2.33% 0.74%
2016
$29,010
5.00% -
2015
$27,560
-1.23% -
2014
$27,900
-1.11% -
2013
$28,210
0.25% -
2012
$28,140
- -

Table 3. Compare Couriers and Messengers Salary in Different Industries within the Accommodation and Food Services Sector

The average salaries of couriers and messengers in five industries within the accommodation and food services 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
Casino Hotels
$29,970
Accommodation
$28,350
Traveler Accommodation
$28,350
Food Services and Drinking Places
$24,890
Restaurants and Other Eating Places
$23,410

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