Couriers and Messengers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $38,360 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.44
10th percentile $28,140
90th percentile $46,050
Employed locally 1,070
National median $38,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,140
    25th
    $34,850
    50th (median)
    $38,360
    75th
    $41,720
    90th
    $46,050

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Couriers and Messengers salary vs area income 48% Median Couriers and Messengers salary is 52% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $37,860
    Abilene, TX $36,850
    El Paso, TX $36,480

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,310
    Office Clerks, General $38,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,140
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Couriers and Messengers in Houston, TX is $18.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Couriers and Messengers salary in Houston, TX is 0.1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn around $28,140 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,850.