Couriers and Messengers pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,690 or more. The middle half of couriers and messengers in Providence earn between $35,300 and $41,790.
- $31K10th
- $35K25th
- $37KMedian
- $42K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,180 | $3,265 | $18.84 |
| Median | $37,090 | $3,091 | $17.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,300 | $2,942 | $16.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $41,790 | $3,482 | $20.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Couriers and Messengers pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Couriers and messengers in Providence earn 6% more than the Rhode Island average ($37,020) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($40,970). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $39,200.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $39,180 | $37,090 | $31,200 | $48,690 | 280 |
| Rhode Island | $37,020 | $36,810 | $31,200 | $47,290 | 160 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $39,180, a single filer in Providence takes home about $32,809 a year, or $2,734 a month and $1,262 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $32,809 | $2,734 |
| Working in MA | $32,022 | $2,669 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for couriers and messengers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $39,180 buys what about $38,497 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 13.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Couriers and Messengers salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$37,980
- Worcester, MA$42,120
- Boston, MA$45,130
- Barnstable, MA$42,640
- Hartford, CT$43,520
- Springfield, MA$40,780
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 Providence: questions
How much do couriers and messengers make an hour in Providence?
$18.84 an hour on average, and $17.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level couriers and messengers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the couriers and messengers take-home pay in Providence?
About $32,809 a year ($2,734 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,180. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do couriers and messengers earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.0%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.89, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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