SOC 43-5021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Couriers and Messengers — Vermont
Vermont
The median wage for Couriers and Messengers in Vermont is $45,600 per year, 16.3% above the national median of $39,200.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Couriers and Messengers in Vermont is $45,600 per year, 16.3% above the national median of $39,200. Half of workers earn between $39,900 and $46,140. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,190 and the ninetieth at $46,140.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Vermont ranks number 3rd out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 528 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 447th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,190 | −7.7% |
| 25th | $39,900 | +1.8% |
| Median (50th) | $45,600 | +16.3% |
| 75th | $46,140 | +17.7% |
| 90th | $46,140 | +17.7% |
| Mean | $43,570 | +11.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vermont sit close to the national average, so $45,600 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$45,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,531US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,600 a year, 16.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,190 to $46,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 3rd of 51 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Couriers and Messengers in Vermont?
The median annual wage is $45,600, or $21.92 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $39,200, so pay in Vermont is 16.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Vermont earns more than $46,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,190 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Vermont. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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