Couriers and Messengers Salary in New York
Ranked #8 of 51 · NY
6.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $43,750 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $38,740
Employment 7,320
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,190P25 $36,740 Median $38,740P75 $46,950P90 $56,840
About 80% of couriers and messengerss in New York earn between $35,190 and $56,840. 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 New York is $43,750, about 6.8% above the U.S. average ($40,970). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New York
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $41,140 | $45,120 | 6,690 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $41,030 | $44,100 | 190 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $37,950 | $41,050 | 70 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $37,680 | $39,150 | 220 |
| Rochester, NY | $37,520 | $38,570 | 380 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $37,520 | $38,390 | 70 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $37,330 | $38,830 | 100 |
| Syracuse, NY | $37,040 | $39,310 | 270 |