Couriers and Messengers Salary in Oxnard, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Median annual salary $41,140 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.78
10th percentile $36,550
90th percentile $50,260
Employed locally 200
National median $38,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,550
    25th
    $37,480
    50th (median)
    $41,140
    75th
    $45,780
    90th
    $50,260

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Couriers and Messengers salary vs area income 38% Median Couriers and Messengers salary is 62% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $52,310
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,090
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,490
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,460
    Napa, CA $44,720
    California $44,600

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,660
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $56,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $69,860
    Customer Service Representatives $46,050
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $51,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Couriers and Messengers in Oxnard, CA is $19.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Couriers and Messengers salary in Oxnard, CA is 7.3% 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 Oxnard?

    Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn around $36,550 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,480.