The median annual wage for Couriers and Messengers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $45,780 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,450.
Pay spans roughly $33,330 at the 10th percentile to $58,600 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.01 per hour. An estimated 1,380 people work as couriers and messengers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $45,780 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,450 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.01 |
| 10th percentile | $33,330 |
| 90th percentile | $58,600 |
| Employment | 1,380 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.