Couriers and Messengers Salary in Mississippi

Couriers and messengers in Mississippi earn the most in Gulfport (average $35,690 a year) and the least in Jackson ($35,180), across the 2 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the couriers and messengers average at $35,040 and the median at $35,780 for 590 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $40,970.

Couriers and Messengers average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$35,690
Jackson$35,180

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$35,690	$36,050	$29,860	$30,161	90
Jackson	$35,180	$36,360	$30,130	$29,772	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Mississippi

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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