Couriers and Messengers pay in Memphis
In Memphis (TN), the median pay for couriers and messengers is $21.17 an hour ($44,040 a year). About 1,100 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($39,200). It is 9% higher than the Tennessee median ($40,270).
Pay range for couriers and messengers in Memphis (TN)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.53 | $36,450 |
| 25% of workers | $17.71 | $36,840 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.17 | $44,040 |
| 75% of workers | $21.21 | $44,110 |
| 90% of workers | $21.57 | $44,870 |
Couriers and Messengers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis (this page) | $44,040 | 1,100 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $42,800 | 1,360 |
| Knoxville | $42,610 | 620 |
| Chattanooga | $36,310 | 170 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $35,490 | 180 |
| Clarksville | $35,090 | 40 |
| Johnson City | $32,710 | 70 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Memphis (TN)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Light Truck Drivers | $48,350 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $45,800 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $40,610 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $55,930 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $58,910 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $54,330 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $53,080 |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | $57,030 |
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