Couriers and Messengers pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,940 or more. The middle half of couriers and messengers in Minneapolis earn between $42,340 and $51,050.
- $39K10th
- $42K25th
- $47KMedian
- $51K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,110 | $4,009 | $23.13 |
| Median | $47,160 | $3,930 | $22.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,340 | $3,528 | $20.36 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,050 | $4,254 | $24.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Couriers and Messengers pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Couriers and messengers in Minneapolis earn 5% more than the Minnesota average ($45,710) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($40,970). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $39,200.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $48,110 | $47,160 | $38,590 | $60,940 | 240 |
| Minnesota | $45,710 | $44,860 | $36,640 | $58,480 | 440 |
| United States | $40,970 | $39,200 | $31,550 | $50,330 | 68,640 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Couriers and Messengers salary after taxes in Minneapolis
On the average salary of $48,110, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $39,081 a year, or $3,257 a month and $1,503 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $39,353 | $3,279 |
| Working in MN | $39,081 | $3,257 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for couriers and messengers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $48,110 buys what about $45,897 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 8.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Couriers and Messengers salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 1st of 4 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for couriers and messengers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($55,350).
- San Jose, CA$55,350
- Modesto, CA$51,800
- Napa, CA$50,750
- Seattle, WA$49,400
- San Francisco, CA$48,970
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Couriers and Messengers salary in Minneapolis: questions
How much do couriers and messengers make an hour in Minneapolis?
$23.13 an hour on average, and $22.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level couriers and messengers salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the couriers and messengers take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $39,081 a year ($3,257 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,110. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do couriers and messengers earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% more than the U.S. average for this job ($40,970).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-5021; area Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.28, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.28).
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