Couriers and Messengers Salary in Idaho

Couriers and messengers in Idaho earn the most in Twin Falls (average $37,470 a year) and the least in Idaho Falls ($34,150), across the 3 Idaho metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the couriers and messengers average at $36,730 and the median at $36,110 for 410 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $40,970.

Couriers and Messengers average salary by city in Idaho

Twin Falls$37,470
Boise$37,010
Idaho Falls$34,150

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Twin Falls	$37,470	$36,780	$34,010	$31,410	92
Boise	$37,010	$38,260	$33,180	$31,064	98
Idaho Falls	$34,150	$34,550	$30,930	$28,918	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Couriers and Messengers salary in other states

Couriers and Messengers salary by city and state

More about pay in Idaho

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.
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.

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