Couriers and Messengers salary
in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
- Middle 50%
- $39,220–$47,960
- vs U.S. median
- +14%
- Metro rank
- #9 of 69
Couriers and Messengers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro earn a median of $44,760 a year, based on BLS estimates for 470 jobs (May 2025). That is 14% above the U.S. median of $39,200 and in line with the CA statewide median of $44,970. It ranks #9 of 69 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE470 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Couriers and Messengers pay in other CA metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $55,680 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $47,840 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $43,760 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $42,440 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $39,160 |
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Questions
What is the average Couriers and Messengers salary in Sacramento?
The BLS median is $44,760 a year (May 2025). Half of the 470 jobs pay between $39,220 and $47,960. The 10th percentile is $36,090 and the 90th is $69,110.
Is Sacramento a high-paying metro for Couriers and Messengers?
That is 14% above the U.S. median of $39,200 and in line with the CA statewide median of $44,970. It ranks #9 of 69 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Couriers and Messengers make an hour in Sacramento?
About $21.52 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $44,760 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $18.86–$23.06 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.