Couriers and Messengers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $36,030 -6% vs national
Median hourly $17.32
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $42,550
Employed locally 100
National median $38,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $33,910
    50th (median)
    $36,030
    75th
    $39,980
    90th
    $42,550

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Couriers and Messengers salary vs area income 53% Median Couriers and Messengers salary is 47% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $37,790
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $37,600

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,830
    Customer Service Representatives $37,960
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,870
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,440
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Couriers and Messengers in Tucson, AZ is $17.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Couriers and Messengers salary in Tucson, AZ is 6% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,910.