The median annual wage for Couriers and Messengers in Virginia is $38,380 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,570.
Pay spans roughly $31,080 at the 10th percentile to $54,000 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.45 per hour. An estimated 2,760 people work as couriers and messengers in Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $38,380 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,570 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.45 |
| 10th percentile | $31,080 |
| 90th percentile | $54,000 |
| Employment | 2,760 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.