Couriers and Messengers Salary in Minnesota

Couriers and messengers in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $48,110 a year) and the least in St. Cloud ($40,180), across the 4 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the couriers and messengers average at $45,710 and the median at $44,860 for 440 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $40,970.

Couriers and Messengers average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$48,110
Rochester$46,880
Duluth$43,020
St. Cloud$40,180

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$48,110	$47,160	$42,340	$39,081	105
Rochester	$46,880	$46,000	$45,090	$38,159	91
Duluth	$43,020	$44,200	$39,270	$35,264	89
St. Cloud	$40,180	$37,790	$34,830	$33,134	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. 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 Minnesota

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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