Couriers and Messengers Salary in Virginia

Couriers and messengers in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $41,260 a year) and the least in Roanoke ($35,060), across the 6 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the couriers and messengers average at $41,330 and the median at $37,820 for 2,010 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $40,970.

Couriers and Messengers average salary by city in Virginia

Richmond$41,260
Charlottesville$39,380
Virginia Beach$38,210
Winchester$37,910
Blacksburg$37,420
Roanoke$35,060

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$41,260	$38,270	$36,410	$33,774	98
Charlottesville	$39,380	$38,580	$36,740	$32,372	99
Virginia Beach	$38,210	$37,820	$37,230	$31,499	98
Winchester	$37,910	$41,480	$34,270	$31,275	96
Blacksburg	$37,420	$39,340	$35,510	$30,909	93
Roanoke	$35,060	$35,890	$31,750	$29,149	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Couriers and Messengers salary in other states

Couriers and Messengers salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-5021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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