Highest-Paying States for Couriers and Messengers

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

1. 1Nevada$46,520
2. 2Washington$46,500
3. 3Vermont$45,600
4. 4District of Columbia$45,210
5. 5Oregon$45,170
6. 6Colorado$45,140
7. 7California$44,970
8. 8Minnesota$44,860
9. 9Utah$42,840
10. 10Massachusetts$42,380
11. 11Alaska$41,720
12. 12Maine$41,710
13. 13Missouri$41,410
14. 14New Jersey$40,870
15. 15New Hampshire$40,630