How much does a courier and messenger make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $21.56 an hour or $3,737 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.56
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 1,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,770 | $17.68 | |
| 25th | $40,630 | $19.53 | |
| Median | $44,840 | $21.56 | |
| 75th | $48,740 | $23.43 | |
| 90th | $59,570 | $28.64 |
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| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $21.56 ($44,840 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $44,840 against $39,200 nationally, 14% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $45,210, so Washington pays 1% less.
Where does Washington rank for courier and messenger pay?
13 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,570 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.