Couriers and Messengers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $38,650 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.58
10th percentile $27,210
90th percentile $44,130
Employed locally 320
National median $38,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,210
    25th
    $32,170
    50th (median)
    $38,650
    75th
    $39,670
    90th
    $44,130

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Couriers and Messengers salary vs area income 52% Median Couriers and Messengers salary is 48% 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
    Odessa, TX $38,890
    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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $41,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,250
    Office Clerks, General $38,180
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,840
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,760
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Couriers and Messengers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Couriers and Messengers in San Antonio, TX is $18.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.56 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Couriers and Messengers salaries?

    The median Couriers and Messengers salary in San Antonio, TX is 0.8% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn around $27,210 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,170.