Couriers and Messengers pay in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands
In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX), the median pay for couriers and messengers is $19.41 an hour ($40,370 a year). About 1,090 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($39,200). It is 3% higher than the Texas median ($39,260).
Pay range for couriers and messengers in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.34 | $33,990 |
| 25% of workers | $18.19 | $37,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.41 | $40,370 |
| 75% of workers | $21.68 | $45,100 |
| 90% of workers | $24.28 | $50,500 |
Couriers and Messengers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $44,220 | 410 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $41,860 | 1,400 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (this page) | $40,370 | 1,090 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $39,860 | 320 |
| Longview | $38,580 | 50 |
| El Paso | $38,570 | 150 |
| Amarillo | $38,280 | 60 |
| Lubbock | $37,930 | 100 |
| Corpus Christi | $37,310 | 100 |
| Tyler | $37,040 | 60 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $36,540 | 60 |
| Waco | $36,100 | 60 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $35,990 | 140 |
| Abilene | $35,400 | 50 |
| College Station-Bryan | $33,260 | 60 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $32,940 | 30 |
| Laredo | $31,530 | 50 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $41,590 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $43,920 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $28,880 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $62,070 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $48,550 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $50,220 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $55,350 |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | $57,600 |
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