Couriers and Messengers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $37,860 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.20
10th percentile $29,060
90th percentile $46,030
Employed locally 1,360
National median $38,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,060
    25th
    $34,490
    50th (median)
    $37,860
    75th
    $43,180
    90th
    $46,030

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Couriers and Messengers salary vs area income 43% Median Couriers and Messengers salary is 57% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $39,910
    Odessa, TX $38,890
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $38,650
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,360
    Abilene, TX $36,850
    El Paso, TX $36,480

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $42,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $69,360
    Office Clerks, General $41,790
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,610
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,530
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Couriers and Messengers in Dallas, TX is $18.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Couriers and Messengers salary in Dallas, TX 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn around $29,060 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,490.