Couriers and Messengers Salary in Indiana

Couriers and messengers in Indiana earn the most in Indianapolis (average $40,410 a year) and the least in Evansville ($38,050), across the 3 Indiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the couriers and messengers average at $39,330 and the median at $37,270 for 990 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $40,970.

Couriers and Messengers average salary by city in Indiana

Indianapolis$40,410
Fort Wayne$39,900
Evansville$38,050

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Indianapolis	$40,410	$38,730	$36,460	$32,671	96
Fort Wayne	$39,900	$39,230	$36,040	$32,454	93
Evansville	$38,050	$36,940	$33,930	$31,179	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%). 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 Indiana

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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