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Couriers and Messengers Salary in Arkansas

Couriers and Messengers in Arkansas make a median of $35,430 a year, or about $17.04 an hour. The range runs from $26K at the entry level to $41K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Arkansas. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$35K
Median annual
$17.04/hr
Hourly rate
$26K
Entry level (10th %)
$41K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $35K get you in Arkansas?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,441/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,021/mo
Rent as % of take-home41.8% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$40,427/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,420/mo

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Arkansas

Bar chart showing Couriers and Messengers salary percentiles in Arkansas: 10th percentile $25,540, 25th percentile $31,300, median $35,430, 75th percentile $36,710, 90th percentile $41,280. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$26K25th$31KMedian$35K75th$37K90th$41K
Bar chart showing Couriers and Messengers salary percentiles in Arkansas: 10th percentile $25,540, 25th percentile $31,300, median $35,430, 75th percentile $36,710, 90th percentile $41,280. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level couriers and messengers (10th percentile) start around $26K. Mid-career wages sit at $35K. Top earners bring in $41K or more, a $16K spread from bottom to top.

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Couriers and Messengers salary by metro in Arkansas

2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers$37K+3%100
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway$36K+3%120

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Frequently asked questions

How much do couriers and messengers make in Arkansas?

The median is $35,430 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $25,540, and experienced couriers and messengers can clear $41,280. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $35K enough to live in Arkansas?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,441/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,021/month, which eats 41.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a couriers and messengers salary go in Arkansas?

Arkansas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median couriers and messengers salary is worth about $40,427 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do couriers and messengers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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