Couriers and Messengers Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $41,530 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.97
10th percentile $40,510
90th percentile $49,660
Employed locally 50
National median $38,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,510
    25th
    $40,720
    50th (median)
    $41,530
    75th
    $47,480
    90th
    $49,660

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Couriers and Messengers salary vs area income 61% Median Couriers and Messengers salary is 39% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $52,310
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,090
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,490
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,460
    Napa, CA $44,720
    California $44,600

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$40,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,260
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,820
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48,650
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,840
    Customer Service Representatives$43,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Couriers and Messengers in Chico, CA is $19.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Couriers and Messengers salary in Chico, CA is 8.3% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn around $40,510 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,720.