Couriers and Messengers pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for couriers and messengers is $18.42 an hour ($38,320 a year). About 1,710 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($39,200). Ohio ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for couriers and messengers in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $16.64 | $34,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.42 | $38,320 |
| 75% of workers | $20.96 | $43,610 |
| 90% of workers | $21.57 | $44,860 |
Couriers and Messengers pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Akron | $43,240 | 130 |
| Cincinnati | $40,160 | 340 |
| Cleveland | $39,410 | 410 |
| Toledo | $38,810 | 100 |
| Columbus | $38,790 | 280 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $36,910 | 180 |
| Canton-Massillon | $36,270 | 30 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 | $45,270 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $42,600 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $35,720 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $61,130 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $50,320 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $58,470 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $49,530 |
| Postal Service Clerks | $62,690 |
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