Couriers and Messengers Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Tennessee
Couriers and Messengers in Tennessee earn a median salary of $35,304 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.9% vs the national median of $38,340. An estimated 2,080 couriers and messengers are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $29,620 to $38,470 depending on location.
$35,304
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$38,470
Highest paying metro
$29,620
Lowest paying metro
2,080
Employed in Tennessee
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inCouriers and Messengers salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, TN | $38,470 | $34,200 | $46,020 | 30 |
| Nashville, TN | $37,910 | $35,430 | $43,150 | 740 |
| North Central Tennessee | $37,330 | $33,420 | $44,920 | 90 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $35,730 | $34,630 | $40,330 | 430 |
| East Tennessee | $35,300 | $31,040 | $42,360 | 70 |
| Knoxville, TN | $35,100 | $32,980 | $38,970 | 310 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $35,090 | $30,850 | $41,900 | 40 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $34,740 | $29,120 | $45,480 | 140 |
| South Central Tennessee | $34,590 | $31,550 | $45,580 | 70 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $34,460 | $32,910 | $36,710 | 90 |
| Johnson City, TN | $29,620 | $27,130 | $33,330 | 70 |