Couriers and Messengers pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell
In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA), the median pay for couriers and messengers is $19.10 an hour ($39,720 a year). About 1,380 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($39,200). It is about the same as the Georgia median ($39,400).
Pay range for couriers and messengers in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.88 | $35,100 |
| 25% of workers | $18.21 | $37,890 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.10 | $39,720 |
| 75% of workers | $22.44 | $46,680 |
| 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 (this page) | $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)
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