Couriers and Messengers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for couriers and messengers is $18.80 an hour ($39,100 a year). About 3,350 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($39,200). North Carolina ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for couriers and messengers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.52 | $28,120 |
| 25% of workers | $17.11 | $35,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.80 | $39,100 |
| 75% of workers | $20.07 | $41,740 |
| 90% of workers | $22.73 | $47,280 |
Couriers and Messengers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $40,050 | 240 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $39,650 | 360 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $39,110 | 1,100 |
| Asheville | $38,980 | 200 |
| Burlington | $38,340 | 180 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $37,510 | 280 |
| Wilmington | $37,330 | 110 |
| Winston-Salem | $37,180 | 120 |
| Greenville | $37,050 | 100 |
| Fayetteville | $36,550 | 50 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $34,390 | 130 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Light Truck Drivers | $39,910 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $43,040 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $36,540 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $59,990 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $48,230 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $55,350 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $48,000 |
| Postal Service Clerks | $64,290 |
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