Couriers and Messengers Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $37,200 -3% vs national
Median hourly $17.88
10th percentile $34,210
90th percentile $44,800
Employed locally 40
National median $38,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,210
    25th
    $35,240
    50th (median)
    $37,200
    75th
    $43,540
    90th
    $44,800

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Couriers and Messengers salary vs area income 55% Median Couriers and Messengers salary is 45% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $46,810
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,900
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $45,780
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,680
    Washington $44,170
    Bellingham, WA $43,030

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,280
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,050
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $52,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,500
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,530
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Couriers and Messengers in Yakima, WA is $17.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Couriers and Messengers salary in Yakima, WA is 3% below 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn around $34,210 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,240.