Couriers and Messengers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $37,830 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.19
10th percentile $29,650
90th percentile $38,780
Employed locally 250
National median $38,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,650
    25th
    $33,140
    50th (median)
    $37,830
    75th
    $37,860
    90th
    $38,780

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Couriers and Messengers salary vs area income 56% Median Couriers and Messengers salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Couriers and Messengers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $52,310
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,090
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $48,770
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,490
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $47,290
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $46,810

    Nearby metros — Couriers and Messengers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,460
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $41,870
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $40,320
    Santa Fe, NM $39,300
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $39,220
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $39,120

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,100
    Customer Service Representatives $39,470
    Office Clerks, General $36,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,740
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Couriers and Messengers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Couriers and Messengers in Albuquerque, NM is $18.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.79 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Couriers and Messengers salaries?

    The median Couriers and Messengers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 1.3% below the national median of $38,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Couriers and Messengers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn around $29,650 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,140.