Couriers and Messengers pay in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the median pay for couriers and messengers is $17.20 an hour ($35,780 a year). About 590 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($39,200). Mississippi ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for couriers and messengers in Mississippi
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.36 | $25,700 |
| 25% of workers | $14.32 | $29,780 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.20 | $35,780 |
| 75% of workers | $18.36 | $38,190 |
| 90% of workers | $20.46 | $42,550 |
Couriers and Messengers pay in Mississippi metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $36,360 | 220 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $36,050 | 60 |
Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $38,620 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $38,140 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $57,470 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $35,480 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $45,660 |
| Postal Service Clerks | $61,050 |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | $51,080 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicators | $34,510 |
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