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Couriers and Messengers in District of Columbia

Couriers and messengers pick up and deliver messages, documents, packages, and other items between offices, departments, or businesses. They travel by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, automobile, or public transportation In District of Columbia the median pay is $45,210 a year, 15% above the national median of $39,200.

$45,210median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$41,190–$49,030middle half earn
120employed in District of Columbia
$39,200U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in District of Columbia

80open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in District of Columbia or remote
4employers hiring
37posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in District of Columbia and remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training).

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningSpeakingTime ManagementReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingService OrientationJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge areas

TransportationCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityLaw and Government

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O*NET-SOC 43-5021.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.