Couriers and Messengers pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for couriers and messengers is $16.10 an hour ($33,490 a year). About 1,030 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($39,200). Louisiana ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for couriers and messengers in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.05 | $22,980 |
| 25% of workers | $13.95 | $29,020 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.10 | $33,490 |
| 75% of workers | $18.57 | $38,630 |
| 90% of workers | $21.46 | $44,630 |
Couriers and Messengers pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $35,990 | 120 |
| Lafayette | $35,340 | 100 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $34,100 | 310 |
| Alexandria | $32,770 | 30 |
| Lake Charles | $32,130 | 60 |
| Baton Rouge | $31,910 | 210 |
| Monroe | $31,200 | 40 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $30,190 | 60 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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 Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Light Truck Drivers | $39,440 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $40,180 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $58,910 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $36,290 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $47,050 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $58,470 |
| Postal Service Clerks | $63,210 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $48,940 |
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