Couriers and Messengers Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $37,920 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.23
10th percentile $23,560
90th percentile $46,130
Employed locally 90
National median $38,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,560
    25th
    $33,760
    50th (median)
    $37,920
    75th
    $43,700
    90th
    $46,130

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Couriers and Messengers salary vs area income 63% Median Couriers and Messengers salary is 37% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,680
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $40,230
    Winchester, VA-WV $40,120
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $40,020
    Anchorage, AK $39,910

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $37,480
    Office Clerks, General $37,740
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,780
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,130
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,840
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Couriers and Messengers in Hickory, NC is $18.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Couriers and Messengers salary in Hickory, NC is 1.1% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn around $23,560 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,760.