Couriers and Messengers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $37,320 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.94
10th percentile $30,120
90th percentile $44,710
Employed locally 860
National median $38,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,120
    25th
    $34,460
    50th (median)
    $37,320
    75th
    $39,430
    90th
    $44,710

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 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
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $39,110
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $37,710
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $37,490
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $37,440
    Gainesville, FL $37,400
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $37,170

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,780
    Office Clerks, General $44,040
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,840
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,450
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Couriers and Messengers in Tampa, FL is $17.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Couriers and Messengers salary in Tampa, FL is 2.7% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn around $30,120 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,460.