Couriers and Messengers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $45,840 +19.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.04
10th percentile $37,730
90th percentile $61,650
Employed locally 460
National median $38,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,730
    25th
    $40,910
    50th (median)
    $45,840
    75th
    $53,150
    90th
    $61,650

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Couriers and Messengers salary vs area income 45% Median Couriers and Messengers salary is 55% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,490
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,900
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,680
    Colorado $44,610
    District of Columbia $44,010

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $47,310
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $76,290
    Office Clerks, General $58,920
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,940
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Couriers and Messengers in Denver, CO is $22.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Couriers and Messengers salary in Denver, CO is 19.6% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn around $37,730 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,910.