Couriers and Messengers Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $38,890 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.70
10th percentile $27,560
90th percentile $46,370
Employed locally 30
National median $38,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,560
    25th
    $32,400
    50th (median)
    $38,890
    75th
    $43,620
    90th
    $46,370

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Couriers and Messengers salary vs area income 55% Median Couriers and Messengers salary is 45% 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
    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
    El Paso, TX $36,480

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,210
    Customer Service Representatives $38,130
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,220
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Couriers and Messengers in Odessa, TX is $18.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Couriers and Messengers salary in Odessa, TX is 1.4% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn around $27,560 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,400.