Couriers and Messengers pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $51,110 or more. The middle half of couriers and messengers in Duluth earn between $39,270 and $44,200.
- $35K10th
- $39K25th
- $44KMedian
- $44K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,020 | $3,585 | $20.68 |
| Median | $44,200 | $3,683 | $21.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,270 | $3,272 | $18.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,200 | $3,683 | $21.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Couriers and Messengers pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Couriers and messengers in Duluth earn 6% less than the Minnesota average ($45,710) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($40,970). At the median the gap is +13% against the U.S. median of $39,200.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $43,020 | $44,200 | $35,240 | $51,110 | 30 |
| Minnesota | $45,710 | $44,860 | $36,640 | $58,480 | 440 |
| United States | $40,970 | $39,200 | $31,550 | $50,330 | 68,640 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Couriers and Messengers salary after taxes in Duluth
On the average salary of $43,020, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $35,264 a year, or $2,939 a month and $1,356 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $35,514 | $2,959 |
| Working in MN | $35,264 | $2,939 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for couriers and messengers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $43,020 buys what about $48,463 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Couriers and Messengers salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 3rd of 4 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($48,110).
- Minneapolis$48,110
- Rochester$46,880
- Duluth$43,020
- St. Cloud$40,180
Highest-paying cities for couriers and messengers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($55,350).
- San Jose, CA$55,350
- Modesto, CA$51,800
- Napa, CA$50,750
- Seattle, WA$49,400
- San Francisco, CA$48,970
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Couriers and Messengers salary in Duluth: questions
How much do couriers and messengers make an hour in Duluth?
$20.68 an hour on average, and $21.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level couriers and messengers salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the couriers and messengers take-home pay in Duluth?
About $35,264 a year ($2,939 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,020. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do couriers and messengers earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($40,970).
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; area Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.56, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.56).
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