How much does a courier and messenger make in Trenton?
$40,080a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $19.27 an hour or $3,340 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.27
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,640Median: $40,080Highest 10%: $44,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,640 | $16.65 | |
| 25th | $35,100 | $16.88 | |
| Median | $40,080 | $19.27 | |
| 75th | $41,620 | $20.01 | |
| 90th | $44,110 | $21.21 |
Other cities in New Jersey
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.
| Allentown, PA | $43,920 |
| New York, NY | $41,140 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $40,340 |
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Salaries for every job in Trenton, NJFrequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Trenton?
The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $19.27 ($40,080 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Trenton than the national average?
Yes: $40,080 against $39,200 nationally, 2% more.
How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?
The median in New Jersey is $40,870, so Trenton pays 2% less.
Where does Trenton rank for courier and messenger pay?
53 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Trenton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,110 or more.
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.