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Couriers and Messengers Salary in Iowa

Couriers and Messengers in Iowa earn a median of $38,460 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$38,460
vs. U.S. median
−2% ($39,200)
Rank among states
31 of 51
Jobs in the state
580

Pay range in Iowa

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,180; the top 10% earn over $42,840. Nationally the range is $31,550 to $50,330.

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Couriers and Messengers pay in Iowa

How much do couriers and messengers make in Iowa?

The median is $38,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,180 and the top 10% earn over $42,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Iowa a good state for couriers and messengers?

On pay alone it ranks 31 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $39,200). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses