Couriers and Messengers Salary in Puerto Rico

Couriers and messengers in Puerto Rico earn the most in San Juan (average $25,990 a year) and the least in Aguadilla ($23,110), across the 5 Puerto Rico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the couriers and messengers average at $25,510 and the median at $23,160 for 2,910 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $40,970.

Couriers and Messengers average salary by city in Puerto Rico

San Juan$25,990
Mayaguez$24,760
Ponce$23,250
Arecibo$23,220
Aguadilla$23,110

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Juan	$25,990	$23,760	$22,390	n/a	n/a
Mayaguez	$24,760	$22,230	$21,840	n/a	n/a
Ponce	$23,250	$21,840	$21,840	n/a	n/a
Arecibo	$23,220	$22,210	$21,840	n/a	n/a
Aguadilla	$23,110	$21,930	$21,840	n/a	n/a

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Couriers and Messengers salary in other states

Couriers and Messengers salary by city and state

More about pay in Puerto Rico

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.
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.

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