Couriers and Messengers pay range in Racine
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,040 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,960 or more. The middle half of couriers and messengers in Racine earn between $35,420 and $45,960.
- $29K10th
- $35K25th
- $36KMedian
- $46K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,510 | $3,209 | $18.51 |
| Median | $35,730 | $2,978 | $17.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,420 | $2,952 | $17.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,960 | $3,830 | $22.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Couriers and Messengers pay in Racine vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Couriers and messengers in Racine earn about the same as the Wisconsin average ($38,550) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($40,970). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $39,200.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine | $38,510 | $35,730 | $29,040 | $45,960 | 80 |
| Wisconsin | $38,550 | $36,910 | $29,770 | $45,960 | 2,560 |
| 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 Racine
On the average salary of $38,510, a single filer in Racine takes home about $32,112 a year, or $2,676 a month and $1,235 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Racine a good place for couriers and messengers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Racine area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.0), so the average $38,510 buys what about $40,131 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Racine ($48,870). A typical home costs $316,876, or 8.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Couriers and Messengers salary in other Wisconsin cities
Racine ranks 3rd of 8 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Madison pays the most ($40,680).
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 Racine: questions
How much do couriers and messengers make an hour in Racine?
$18.51 an hour on average, and $17.18 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level couriers and messengers salary in Racine?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,040 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the couriers and messengers take-home pay in Racine?
About $32,112 a year ($2,676 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,510.
Do couriers and messengers earn more in Racine than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI (39540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- 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 2.43, this job is 2.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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