Couriers and Messengers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $40,540 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.49
10th percentile $31,500
90th percentile $48,170
Employed locally 470
National median $38,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,500
    25th
    $35,350
    50th (median)
    $40,540
    75th
    $45,270
    90th
    $48,170

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Couriers and Messengers salary vs area income 48% Median Couriers and Messengers salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Couriers and Messengers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $52,310
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,090
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $48,770
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,490
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $47,290
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $46,810

    Nearby metros — Couriers and Messengers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $52,310
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $45,780
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,680
    Nevada $42,490
    Winchester, VA-WV $40,120
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $39,220

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$39,480
    Office Clerks, General$44,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,530
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,860
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,830
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Couriers and Messengers make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Couriers and Messengers in Richmond, VA is $19.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.90 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Couriers and Messengers salaries?

    The median Couriers and Messengers salary in Richmond, VA is 5.7% above the national median of $38,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Couriers and Messengers in Richmond?

    Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn around $31,500 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,350.