Couriers and Messengers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $39,910 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.19
10th percentile $28,850
90th percentile $52,070
Employed locally 350
National median $38,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,850
    25th
    $35,570
    50th (median)
    $39,910
    75th
    $45,050
    90th
    $52,070

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Couriers and Messengers salary vs area income 41% Median Couriers and Messengers salary is 59% 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
    Odessa, TX $38,890
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $38,650
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,360
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $37,860
    Abilene, TX $36,850
    El Paso, TX $36,480

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$39,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$74,620
    Office Clerks, General$42,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,620
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$54,300
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$66,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Couriers and Messengers in Austin, TX is $19.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Couriers and Messengers salary in Austin, TX is 4.1% above 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn around $28,850 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,570.