Couriers and Messengers Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $35,400 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.02
10th percentile $25,580
90th percentile $45,140
Employed locally 90
National median $38,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,580
    25th
    $29,200
    50th (median)
    $35,400
    75th
    $36,830
    90th
    $45,140

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Couriers and Messengers salary vs area income 57% Median Couriers and Messengers salary is 43% 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$36,220
    Customer Service Representatives$36,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,700
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,980
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43,210
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$37,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Couriers and Messengers in Lubbock, TX is $17.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Couriers and Messengers salary in Lubbock, TX is 7.7% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn around $25,580 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,200.