The median annual wage for Couriers and Messengers in New Jersey is $39,710 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,780.
Pay spans roughly $34,880 at the 10th percentile to $53,110 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.09 per hour. An estimated 2,490 people work as couriers and messengers in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $39,710 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,780 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.09 |
| 10th percentile | $34,880 |
| 90th percentile | $53,110 |
| Employment | 2,490 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.