The median annual wage for Couriers and Messengers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $39,990 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,480.
Pay spans roughly $32,180 at the 10th percentile to $40,800 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.22 per hour. An estimated 260 people work as couriers and messengers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $39,990 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,480 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.22 |
| 10th percentile | $32,180 |
| 90th percentile | $40,800 |
| Employment | 260 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.