Couriers and Messengers Salary in California
Ranked #3 of 51 · CA
12% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $45,870 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $44,970
Employment 7,240
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,200P25 $39,420 Median $44,970P75 $48,480P90 $57,360
About 80% of couriers and messengerss in California earn between $36,200 and $57,360. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean couriers and messengers salary in California is $45,870, about 12% above the U.S. average ($40,970). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $55,680 | $55,350 | 390 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $47,840 | $48,970 | 940 |
| Modesto, CA | $47,020 | $51,800 | 110 |
| Napa, CA | $46,060 | $50,750 | 50 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $44,760 | $47,310 | 470 |
| Fresno, CA | $44,370 | $43,780 | 170 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $43,760 | $44,970 | 3,030 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $42,440 | $44,650 | 690 |