Couriers and Messengers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $52,310 +36.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.15
10th percentile $44,930
90th percentile $65,370
Employed locally 420
National median $38,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,930
    25th
    $46,770
    50th (median)
    $52,310
    75th
    $59,890
    90th
    $65,370

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Couriers and Messengers salary vs area income 33% Median Couriers and Messengers salary is 67% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Couriers and Messengers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,460

    Nearby metros — Couriers and Messengers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $44,350

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$56,330
    Customer Service Representatives$60,830
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$61,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$92,590
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$64,340
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$104,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Couriers and Messengers in San Jose, CA is $25.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Couriers and Messengers salary in San Jose, CA is 36.4% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn around $44,930 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,770.