Couriers and Messengers pay range in Huntington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,460 a year or less, while the top 10% make $39,190 or more. The middle half of couriers and messengers in Huntington earn between $30,180 and $38,680.
- $24K10th
- $30K25th
- $37KMedian
- $39K75th
- $39K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,720 | $2,893 | $16.69 |
| Median | $37,470 | $3,122 | $18.01 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,180 | $2,515 | $14.51 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,680 | $3,223 | $18.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Couriers and Messengers pay in Huntington vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Couriers and messengers in Huntington earn about the same as the West Virginia average ($34,800) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($40,970). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $39,200.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | $34,720 | $37,470 | $24,460 | $39,190 | 60 |
| West Virginia | $34,800 | $34,890 | $29,640 | $39,440 | 240 |
| 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 Huntington
On the average salary of $34,720, a single filer in Huntington takes home about $29,201 a year, or $2,433 a month and $1,123 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $29,572 | $2,464 |
| Working in WV | $29,201 | $2,433 |
| Working in KY | $28,980 | $2,415 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Huntington a good place for couriers and messengers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $34,720 buys what about $39,266 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntington ($44,600). A typical home costs $166,506, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Couriers and Messengers salary in other West Virginia cities
Huntington ranks 2nd of 2 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Charleston pays the most ($35,300).
- Charleston$35,300
- Huntington$34,720
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 Huntington: questions
How much do couriers and messengers make an hour in Huntington?
$16.69 an hour on average, and $18.01 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level couriers and messengers salary in Huntington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,460 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the couriers and messengers take-home pay in Huntington?
About $29,201 a year ($2,433 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $34,720.
Do couriers and messengers earn more in Huntington than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (26580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.02, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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