Couriers and Messengers pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for couriers and messengers is $21.71 an hour ($45,170 a year). About 850 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($39,200). Oregon ranks 5th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for couriers and messengers in Oregon
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.88 | $35,110 |
| 25% of workers | $18.33 | $38,130 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.71 | $45,170 |
| 75% of workers | $23.80 | $49,500 |
| 90% of workers | $28.34 | $58,960 |
Couriers and Messengers pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $45,650 | 520 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $43,740 | 90 |
| Medford | $43,160 | 50 |
| Salem | $42,280 | 80 |
| Corvallis | $37,980 | 40 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (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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|---|---|
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $47,540 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $47,150 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $41,080 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $59,400 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $54,980 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $49,420 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $57,890 |
| Postal Service Clerks | $60,530 |
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