Couriers and Messengers Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $37,570 -2% vs national
Median hourly $18.06
10th percentile $30,120
90th percentile $44,540
Employed locally 110
National median $38,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,120
    25th
    $35,130
    50th (median)
    $37,570
    75th
    $37,570
    90th
    $44,540

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Couriers and Messengers salary vs area income 53% Median Couriers and Messengers salary is 47% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $46,810
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,680
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $43,860
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $41,020
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $40,320
    St. Louis, MO-IL $39,830

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,520
    Customer Service Representatives $40,570
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,520
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,920
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Couriers and Messengers in Peoria, IL is $18.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Couriers and Messengers salary in Peoria, IL is 2% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn around $30,120 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,130.