Couriers and Messengers pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for couriers and messengers is $22.36 an hour ($46,500 a year). About 1,190 people work in this job there.
That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($39,200). Washington ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for couriers and messengers in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.45 | $38,380 |
| 25% of workers | $19.93 | $41,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.36 | $46,500 |
| 75% of workers | $24.75 | $51,480 |
| 90% of workers | $26.62 | $55,370 |
Couriers and Messengers pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $48,510 | 660 |
| Bellingham | $45,920 | 60 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $39,710 | 50 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $38,190 | 90 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for couriers and messengers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 23,800 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Light Truck Drivers | $49,070 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $51,590 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $59,990 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $41,570 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $59,330 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $60,760 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $59,490 |
| Postal Service Clerks | $61,570 |
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