Couriers and Messengers Salary in Florida
Couriers and messengers in Florida earned a median of $37,740 a year ($18.14 an hour) and a mean of $38,510 in May 2025. The median is 3.7% below the U.S. median of $39,200, ranking 37th of 54 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $37,740
- Median hourly
- $18.14
- Mean annual
- $38,510
- Jobs on record
- 4,910
Grey needle: U.S. median, $39,200 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Florida compare on pay for couriers and messengers?
Florida ranks 37th of 54 states and territories. Nevada is highest at $46,520, $8,780 more than the Florida median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 35 | $37,940 | -3% | 1,500 |
| Virginia | 36 | $37,820 | -4% | 2,010 |
| Florida | 37 | $37,740 | -4% | 4,910 |
| Indiana | 38 | $37,270 | -5% | 990 |
| Arkansas | 39 | $37,070 | -5% | 300 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 54 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Florida pay go further after prices?
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the U.S. average, so the $37,740 median buys about what $36,494 buys at average U.S. prices, below the $39,200 U.S. median. On this measure Florida ranks 46th of 51, down from 37th before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Florida pay couriers and messengers the most?
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL is highest at $39,110, 3.6% above the Florida median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $39,110 | 80 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $38,780 | 90 |
| Gainesville, FL | $38,520 | 50 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $38,420 | 50 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $38,100 | 680 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $37,840 | 70 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $37,820 | 770 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $37,650 | 1,770 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $37,310 | 190 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $37,080 | 80 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $37,070 | 70 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $36,610 | 450 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $35,750 | 80 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $34,940 | 100 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $34,190 | 30 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $33,700 | 40 |
| Ocala, FL | $32,350 | 40 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Florida is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many couriers and messengers work in Florida?
BLS counts 4,910 jobs in Florida, 7.2% of the 68,640 in the U.S. That is the 3rd largest count among the 53 states and territories with a published figure. That is 0.49 of every 1,000 jobs in Florida, a location quotient of 1.12: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.12 times its national share, so it is more concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
How does the Florida minimum wage compare with pay for couriers and messengers?
The 10th-percentile hourly pay for couriers and messengers in Florida was $14.95 in May 2025, $0.05 below the $15.00 minimum wage that applies there now. The pay figure dates from May 2025 and the minimum wage is the current rate, so the two are not from the same date.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws, updated 2026-11-05; BLS OEWS state file, May 2025, 10th-percentile hourly wage.
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