Couriers and Messengers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $39,300 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.90
10th percentile $28,970
90th percentile $42,490
Employed locally 30
National median $38,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,970
    25th
    $29,850
    50th (median)
    $39,300
    75th
    $41,520
    90th
    $42,490

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,460
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $41,870
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $40,320
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $39,220
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $39,120
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $39,110

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,600
    Customer Service Representatives$40,430
    Office Clerks, General$36,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$65,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52,000
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$74,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Couriers and Messengers make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Couriers and Messengers in Santa Fe, NM is $18.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.43 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Couriers and Messengers salaries?

    The median Couriers and Messengers salary in Santa Fe, NM is 2.5% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn around $28,970 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,850.