Couriers and Messengers Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $30,490 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.66
10th percentile $26,560
90th percentile $43,640
National median $38,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,560
    25th
    $30,490
    50th (median)
    $30,490
    75th
    $31,990
    90th
    $43,640

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Couriers and Messengers salary vs area income 49% Median Couriers and Messengers salary is 51% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $37,860
    Abilene, TX $36,850

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$33,860
    Office Clerks, General$30,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$58,290
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$35,200
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$31,780
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$39,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Couriers and Messengers in Laredo, TX is $14.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Couriers and Messengers salary in Laredo, TX is 20.5% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn around $26,560 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,490.