Couriers and Messengers pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for couriers and messengers is $17.65 an hour ($36,710 a year). About 1,380 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($39,200). South Carolina ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for couriers and messengers in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.02 | $25,000 |
| 25% of workers | $13.49 | $28,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.65 | $36,710 |
| 75% of workers | $19.21 | $39,960 |
| 90% of workers | $22.14 | $46,040 |
Couriers and Messengers pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $39,860 | 250 |
| Spartanburg | $39,290 | 80 |
| Columbia | $37,550 | 270 |
| Florence | $36,710 | 60 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $35,360 | 50 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $34,810 | 390 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $43,430 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $37,680 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $22,240 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $57,700 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $47,550 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $57,000 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $58,390 |
| Postal Service Clerks | $62,610 |
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