How much does a courier and messenger make in New Jersey?
$40,870a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in New Jersey. That is $19.65 an hour or $3,406 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.65
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,150Median: $40,870Highest 10%: $51,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,150 | $16.42 | |
| 25th | $37,680 | $18.12 | |
| Median | $40,870 | $19.65 | |
| 75th | $45,830 | $22.03 | |
| 90th | $51,590 | $24.80 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $43,920 |
| New York, NY | $41,140 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $40,340 |
| Trenton, NJ | $40,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courier and messengers.
| 11. Alaska | $41,720 |
| 12. Maine | $41,710 |
| 13. Missouri | $41,410 |
| 14. New Jersey | $40,870 |
| 15. New Hampshire | $40,630 |
| 16. Tennessee | $40,270 |
| 17. Montana | $40,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $19.65 ($40,870 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $40,870 against $39,200 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for courier and messenger pay?
New Jersey ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays courier and messengers the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $43,920 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.