Couriers and Messengers Salary in Texas
Couriers and Messengers in Texas make a median of $37,310 a year, or about $17.94 an hour. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $46K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $37K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level couriers and messengers (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $37K. Top earners bring in $46K or more, a $18K spread from bottom to top.
Couriers and Messengers salary by metro in Texas
18 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $40K | +7% | 350 |
| Odessa | $39K | +4% | 30 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $39K | +4% | 320 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $38K | +3% | 1,070 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $38K | +1% | 1,360 |
| Abilene | $37K | -1% | 40 |
| El Paso | $36K | -2% | 200 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $36K | -4% | 50 |
| Lubbock | $35K | -5% | 90 |
| Longview | $35K | -5% | 50 |
| Waco | $35K | -6% | 50 |
| Corpus Christi | $35K | -6% | 90 |
| Tyler | $35K | -7% | 80 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $31K | -18% | 110 |
| Laredo | $30K | -18% | N/A |
| Amarillo | $30K | -20% | 50 |
| College Station-Bryan | $30K | -20% | 40 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $29K | -23% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do couriers and messengers make in Texas?
The median is $37,310 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $27,570, and experienced couriers and messengers can clear $45,790. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $37K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,668/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 53% 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 Texas?
Texas 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 $40,780 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.