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Couriers and Messengers in New Jersey

Couriers and messengers pick up and deliver messages, documents, packages, and other items between offices, departments, or businesses. They travel by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, automobile, or public transportation In New Jersey the median pay is $40,870 a year, 4% above the national median of $39,200.

$40,870median pay in New Jersey, per year
$37,680–$45,830middle half earn
2,100employed in New Jersey
$39,200U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New Jersey

82open roles like this on employer career sites, 2 in New Jersey or remote
4employers hiring
39posted in the last 7 days
NY · NH · NCwhere most openings are

What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training).

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningSpeakingTime ManagementReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingService OrientationJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge areas

TransportationCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityLaw and Government

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O*NET-SOC 43-5021.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey, annual.