Couriers and Messengers Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $29,270 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.07
10th percentile $21,600
90th percentile $40,380
Employed locally 40
National median $38,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,600
    25th
    $21,980
    50th (median)
    $29,270
    75th
    $34,600
    90th
    $40,380

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Couriers and Messengers salary vs area income 37% Median Couriers and Messengers salary is 63% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $52,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,490
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,680
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $42,890
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $42,550
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $42,490

    Related occupations in Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $30,400
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,150
    Customer Service Representatives $36,510
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $51,310
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $30,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Couriers and Messengers in Slidell, LA is $14.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Couriers and Messengers salary in Slidell, LA is 23.7% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn around $21,600 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,980.