Couriers and Messengers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $39,990 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.22
10th percentile $32,180
90th percentile $40,800
Employed locally 260
National median $38,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,180
    25th
    $35,810
    50th (median)
    $39,990
    75th
    $40,780
    90th
    $40,800

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Couriers and Messengers salary vs area income 47% Median Couriers and Messengers salary is 53% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $45,840
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $45,780
    California $44,600
    District of Columbia $44,010
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $42,550

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $48,240
    Office Clerks, General $44,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,440
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Couriers and Messengers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Couriers and Messengers in Des Moines, IA is $19.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.91 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Couriers and Messengers salaries?

    The median Couriers and Messengers salary in Des Moines, IA is 4.3% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn around $32,180 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,810.