Couriers and Messengers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for couriers and messengers is $19.09 an hour ($39,700 a year). About 3,330 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($39,200). Pennsylvania ranks 18th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for couriers and messengers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.68 | $30,520 |
| 25% of workers | $17.24 | $35,870 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.09 | $39,700 |
| 75% of workers | $22.17 | $46,110 |
| 90% of workers | $23.54 | $48,950 |
Couriers and Messengers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $46,710 | 140 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $43,920 | 390 |
| Pittsburgh | $42,250 | 600 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $40,980 | 120 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $40,340 | 1,530 |
| York-Hanover | $39,290 | 80 |
| Erie | $37,020 | 100 |
| Lancaster | $36,550 | 130 |
| Reading | $34,920 | 40 |
| Altoona | $30,770 | 30 |
| Johnstown | $30,700 | 30 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Light Truck Drivers | $44,120 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $45,780 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $37,330 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $59,880 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $49,960 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $57,430 |
| Postal Service Clerks | $61,050 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $49,590 |
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