Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| District of Columbia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $49,330 | $44,480 | +11% |
| Median hourly wage | $23.72 | $21.38 | +11% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $44,886.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Delivery Driver in District of Columbia is $49,330, or about $23.72 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Delivery Drivers is $44,480. District of Columbia is +11% above the national median.
Entry-level delivery drivers in District of Columbia typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 540 delivery driver jobs on record and a median salary of $49,330, District of Columbia offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.