Couriers and Messengers Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $38,130 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.33
10th percentile $29,490
90th percentile $45,280
Employed locally 40
National median $38,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,490
    25th
    $36,210
    50th (median)
    $38,130
    75th
    $40,090
    90th
    $45,280

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Couriers and Messengers salary vs area income 57% Median Couriers and Messengers salary is 43% 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 Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$38,960
    Customer Service Representatives$40,840
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,620
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,260
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,610
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Couriers and Messengers in Rockford, IL is $18.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Couriers and Messengers salary in Rockford, IL is 0.5% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn around $29,490 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,210.