The median annual wage for Couriers and Messengers in North Carolina is $38,260 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,110.
Pay spans roughly $29,680 at the 10th percentile to $48,520 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.39 per hour. An estimated 3,760 people work as couriers and messengers in North Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $38,260 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,110 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.39 |
| 10th percentile | $29,680 |
| 90th percentile | $48,520 |
| Employment | 3,760 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.