Couriers and Messengers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $34,920 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.79
10th percentile $24,080
90th percentile $44,010
Employed locally 910
National median $38,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,080
    25th
    $27,410
    50th (median)
    $34,920
    75th
    $39,100
    90th
    $44,010

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Couriers and Messengers salary vs area income 46% Median Couriers and Messengers salary is 54% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $45,790
    Duluth, MN-WI $42,920
    Winchester, VA-WV $40,120
    Madison, WI $39,520
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $38,820
    Twin Falls, ID $38,670

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$47,180
    Office Clerks, General$42,870
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,840
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$40,650
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$68,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Couriers and Messengers in Milwaukee, WI is $16.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Couriers and Messengers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 8.9% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn around $24,080 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,410.