Couriers and Messengers Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $37,850 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.20
10th percentile $29,260
90th percentile $44,010
Employed locally 40
National median $38,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,260
    25th
    $30,050
    50th (median)
    $37,850
    75th
    $44,010
    90th
    $44,010

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Couriers and Messengers salary vs area income 56% Median Couriers and Messengers salary is 44% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $41,140
    Kansas City, MO-KS $39,710
    Joplin, MO-KS $39,520
    Jackson, TN $38,470
    Jackson, MS $36,330
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $36,300

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,140
    Customer Service Representatives $39,870
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,130
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,480
    Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $37,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Couriers and Messengers in Topeka, KS is $18.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Couriers and Messengers salary in Topeka, KS is 1.3% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn around $29,260 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,050.