The average salary for a courier in New Jersey is around $36,590 per year.
Avg Salary
Couriers earn an average yearly salary of $36,590.
Wages typically start from $29,050 and go up to $46,210.
54% below national average Updated in 2021
Courier earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level courier earnings begin at:
$22.22 per hour
$46,210 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level courier earnings begin at:
$17.65 per hour
$36,700 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level courier earnings begin at:
$17.59 per hour
$36,590 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level courier earnings begin at:
$15.89 per hour
$33,050 per year
10th percentile
Starting level courier earnings begin at:
$13.97 per hour
$29,050 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Courier salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $46,460 |
| Massachusetts | $37,630 |
| Connecticut | $37,450 |
| New York | $37,430 |
| Alaska | $37,410 |
| Colorado | $37,400 |
| Oregon | $37,230 |
| Nevada | $37,150 |
| California | $36,810 |
| Washington | $36,780 |
| Hawaii | $36,590 |
| Maryland | $36,590 |
| New Jersey | $36,590 |
| Rhode Island | $36,590 |
| Vermont | $36,360 |
| Minnesota | $34,980 |
| Michigan | $34,970 |
| North Dakota | $33,060 |
| Texas | $31,830 |
| Utah | $31,050 |
| Pennsylvania | $30,390 |
| Maine | $30,280 |
| Wyoming | $30,090 |
| Montana | $30,030 |
| Virginia | $29,950 |
| Illinois | $29,890 |
| Iowa | $29,800 |
| Ohio | $29,800 |
| Arizona | $29,790 |
| New Hampshire | $29,690 |
| Tennessee | $29,670 |
| South Dakota | $29,650 |
| Arkansas | $29,630 |
| North Carolina | $29,510 |
| Florida | $29,440 |
| Kentucky | $29,420 |
| Louisiana | $29,420 |
| Missouri | $29,180 |
| Wisconsin | $29,010 |
| Idaho | $29,000 |
| Georgia | $28,990 |
| Kansas | $28,820 |
| New Mexico | $28,820 |
| Oklahoma | $28,820 |
| Indiana | $28,720 |
| South Carolina | $28,720 |
| West Virginia | $28,520 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $27,530 |
| Mississippi | $27,260 |
| Alabama | $24,840 |
| Delaware | $23,930 |
| Nebraska | $23,910 |
| Guam | $22,440 |
| Puerto Rico | $19,190 |
How do courier salaries compare to similar careers?
Couriers earn about the same as related careers in New Jersey. On average, they make less than tailors but more than retail salespeople.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Tailor salary | $40K |
| Esthetician salary | $36K |
| Hairdresser salary | $30K |
| Teller salary | $37K |
| Switchboard operator salary | $37K |
| Courier salary | $37K |
| Security guard salary | $31K |
| Receptionist salary | $36K |
| Janitor salary | $33K |
| Retail salesperson salary | $29K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)