Couriers and Messengers Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • New York
Couriers and Messengers in New York earn a median salary of $36,046 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -6% vs the national median of $38,340. An estimated 9,330 couriers and messengers are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $31,200 to $42,230 depending on location.
$36,046
Avg median salary in New York
$42,230
Highest paying metro
$31,200
Lowest paying metro
9,330
Employed in New York
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Couriers and Messengers salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $42,230 | $37,300 | $51,170 | 7,130 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $39,240 | $36,400 | $43,870 | 260 |
| Buffalo, NY | $37,460 | $35,810 | $38,140 | 590 |
| Albany, NY | $37,020 | $34,940 | $43,670 | 240 |
| Syracuse, NY | $36,480 | $32,870 | $41,920 | 240 |
| Southwest New York | $36,300 | $35,170 | $37,960 | 60 |
| Rochester, NY | $36,240 | $34,150 | $41,750 | 350 |
| Central East New York | $35,960 | $34,530 | $37,910 | 70 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $35,880 | $32,070 | $41,350 | 110 |
| Binghamton, NY | $35,720 | $31,200 | $39,950 | 120 |
| Utica, NY | $33,670 | $31,200 | $35,440 | 90 |
| Elmira, NY | $31,200 | $31,200 | $32,800 | 40 |
| Watertown, NY | $31,200 | $31,200 | $35,070 | 30 |