The median annual wage for Couriers and Messengers in Salinas, CA is $36,820 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,510.
Pay spans roughly $34,330 at the 10th percentile to $50,700 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.70 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as couriers and messengers in Salinas, CA.
| Median (annual) | $36,820 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,510 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.70 |
| 10th percentile | $34,330 |
| 90th percentile | $50,700 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.