Couriers and Messengers Salary in Springfield, IL

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

Median annual salary $36,250 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.43
10th percentile $31,850
90th percentile $55,190
Employed locally 40
National median $38,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,850
    25th
    $36,240
    50th (median)
    $36,250
    75th
    $44,630
    90th
    $55,190

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Couriers and Messengers salary vs area income 49% Median Couriers and Messengers salary is 51% 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 Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,850
    Customer Service Representatives $38,160
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $41,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,990
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $69,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Couriers and Messengers in Springfield, IL is $17.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Couriers and Messengers salary in Springfield, IL is 5.5% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn around $31,850 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,240.