Couriers and Messengers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$38,340
↑ 54.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Couriers and Messengers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Couriers and Messengers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 54.9% since 2011 ($24,750 → $38,340)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $38,340
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.3% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +5%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,340 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | $36,710 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $35,280 | +6.7% |
| 2021 | $33,050 | +6.7% |
| 2020 | $30,980 | +4.3% |
| 2019 | $29,690 | +3.4% |
| 2018 | $28,720 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | $28,250 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | $28,170 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | $27,280 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | $26,640 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | $26,230 | +3.1% |
| 2012 | $25,440 | +2.8% |
| 2011 | $24,750 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.