Couriers and Messengers Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $21,840 -43% vs national
Median hourly $10.50
10th percentile $21,840
90th percentile $27,680
Employed locally 50
National median $38,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,840
    25th
    $21,840
    50th (median)
    $21,840
    75th
    $22,640
    90th
    $27,680

    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

    Related occupations in Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $20,820
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $21,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $31,380
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $20,230
    Customer Service Representatives $22,270
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $22,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Couriers and Messengers make per hour in Puerto Rico?

    The median hourly wage for Couriers and Messengers in Puerto Rico is $10.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $13.31 or more per hour.

    Is Puerto Rico above or below average for Couriers and Messengers salaries?

    The median Couriers and Messengers salary in Puerto Rico is 43% 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 Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn around $21,840 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,840.