Couriers and Messengers pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for couriers and messengers is $18.94 an hour ($39,400 a year). About 2,100 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($39,200). Georgia ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for couriers and messengers in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.11 | $29,340 |
| 25% of workers | $16.88 | $35,100 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.94 | $39,400 |
| 75% of workers | $22.09 | $45,950 |
| 90% of workers | $23.03 | $47,900 |
Couriers and Messengers pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $39,720 | 1,380 |
| Albany | $39,480 | 30 |
| Savannah | $37,670 | 70 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $37,090 | 80 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $36,430 | 70 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $34,510 | 40 |
| Columbus | $32,630 | 40 |
| Rome | $32,510 | 40 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for couriers and messengers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 23,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $43,630 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $44,050 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $40,040 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $57,700 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $49,180 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $51,380 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $53,290 |
| Postal Service Clerks | $62,610 |
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