Couriers and Messengers Salary in West Virginia

Couriers and messengers in West Virginia earn the most in Charleston (average $35,300 a year) and the least in Huntington ($34,720), across the 2 West Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the couriers and messengers average at $34,800 and the median at $34,890 for 240 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $40,970.

Couriers and Messengers average salary by city in West Virginia

Charleston$35,300
Huntington$34,720

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charleston	$35,300	$34,840	$34,810	$29,649	89
Huntington	$34,720	$37,470	$30,180	$29,201	88

*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 West Virginia

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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