Couriers and Messengers Salary in South Dakota
Couriers and Messengers in South Dakota earn a median of $31,650 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $31,650
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($39,200)
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,260; the top 10% earn over $40,910. Nationally the range is $31,550 to $50,330.
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- Parking Attendants$34,220 median in South Dakota
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$27,490 median in South Dakota
- Driver/Sales Workers$45,050 median in South Dakota
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$41,590 median in South Dakota
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$60,760 median in South Dakota
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36,310 median in South Dakota
Couriers and Messengers pay in South Dakota
How much do couriers and messengers make in South Dakota?
The median is $31,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,260 and the top 10% earn over $40,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for couriers and messengers?
On pay alone it ranks 51 of 51 (−19% vs. the national median of $39,200). Living costs are not included.