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Delivery associate salary

Average delivery associate salary

$38,333

$18.43 hourly rate

Entry-level delivery associate salary
$28,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding the Salary of Delivery Associates

The average salary for a Delivery Associate in the United States is approximately $38,333 per year or around $18 per hour. This figure can vary significantly based on factors such as location, company size, and individual experience level. For instance, delivery associates in metropolitan areas tend to earn higher wages due to the increased demand for services.

Additionally, those with more experience or specialized skills may secure positions that offer greater compensation. For example, delivery associates working for larger logistics companies often receive higher salaries compared to those in smaller firms. This role frequently includes benefits such as flexible hours and opportunities for overtime, enhancing overall earnings.

Top Paying States for Delivery Associates

States like California, New York, and Texas typically offer the highest average salaries for delivery associates, reflecting the cost of living and demand in those regions. It's essential to research local job markets to find competitive salaries and opportunities.

For aspiring delivery associates or those looking to change careers, exploring job openings on platforms like Zippia can provide valuable insights and access to a variety of positions available across the country.

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Where can a Delivery Associate earn more?

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Columbus, OH$47,067
Indianapolis, IN$36,249
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Santander Bank$68,292
Raytheon Technologies$45,662

Delivery associate salaries by experience level

Delivery associate salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Ziprecruiter, the average salary for a delivery associate typically falls between $37,190 and $43,343.
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$38,333yearly
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$43,343yearly
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$37,190yearly

Average delivery associate salary by state

The average delivery associate salary in Alaska, Hawaii, and Maryland are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average delivery associate salary states are Louisiana, Mississippi, and Iowa.

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Highest paying states for delivery associates

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Hawaii$48,434$23.29
2New Jersey$45,729$21.99
3Pennsylvania$40,765$19.60
4Illinois$42,286$20.33
5Delaware$42,668$20.51
6Maryland$46,245$22.23
7Rhode Island$44,763$21.52
8Alaska$49,533$23.81
9Oregon$42,112$20.25
10Michigan$39,320$18.90
11Washington$44,428$21.36
12Ohio$38,483$18.50
13New York$44,286$21.29
14Massachusetts$43,528$20.93
15Tennessee$35,929$17.27
16California$45,099$21.68
17Kentucky$36,505$17.55
18Wyoming$36,190$17.40
19Virginia$42,252$20.31
20Minnesota$40,035$19.25
21Utah$38,144$18.34
22District of Columbia$48,410$23.27
23North Dakota$38,945$18.72
24Colorado$40,149$19.30
25Indiana$36,482$17.54
26Connecticut$41,811$20.10
27Nevada$38,559$18.54
28New Hampshire$38,920$18.71
29Wisconsin$36,894$17.74
30Texas$37,184$17.88
31Arizona$38,148$18.34
32Kansas$37,173$17.87
33West Virginia$35,311$16.98
34Georgia$36,548$17.57
35North Carolina$35,880$17.25
36South Dakota$35,454$17.05
37Idaho$35,757$17.19
38Montana$34,995$16.82
39Oklahoma$35,194$16.92
40Mississippi$34,161$16.42
41Louisiana$34,323$16.50
42Missouri$35,265$16.95
43Alabama$33,120$15.92
44Nebraska$35,699$17.16
45Florida$34,716$16.69
46Vermont$36,676$17.63
47Maine$35,297$16.97
48New Mexico$35,301$16.97
49Arkansas$31,530$15.16
50South Carolina$32,098$15.43
51Iowa$33,917$16.31

Highest paying cities for delivery associates

The highest-paying cities for delivery associates are San Francisco, CA, Baltimore, MD, and Seattle, WA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$47,067$22.63
2Baltimore, MD$46,425$22.32
3Seattle, WA$44,677$21.48
4New York, NY$44,528$21.41
5Boston, MA$43,387$20.86
6Wilmington, DE$42,652$20.51
7Chicago, IL$42,595$20.48
8Richmond, VA$42,094$20.24
9Portland, OR$42,038$20.21
10Philadelphia, PA$41,052$19.74
11Aurora, CO$40,101$19.28
12Sterling Heights, MI$39,689$19.08
13Toledo, OH$38,816$18.66
14Phoenix, AZ$38,213$18.37
15San Antonio, TX$37,431$18.00
16Kansas City, KS$37,221$17.89
17Durham, NC$36,960$17.77
18Atlanta, GA$36,526$17.56
19Madison, WI$36,344$17.47
20Indianapolis, IN$36,249$17.43

Delivery associate salary details

A delivery associate's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $52,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average delivery associate salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a delivery associate's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$52,000$4,333$25
75th Percentile$45,000$3,750$22
Average$38,333$3,194$18
25th Percentile$32,000$2,667$15
10th Percentile$28,000$2,333$13

Highest paying delivery associate jobs

The highest paying types of delivery associates are delivery specialist, associate, and delivery truck driver.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Customer Service And Driver$35,518$2,960$17.08465,140
Warehouse/Driver$34,000$2,833$16.35293,591
Delivery Driver/Warehouse$33,816$2,818$16.26453,210
Cook And Delivery Driver$34,950$2,912$16.80330,743
Courier Delivery Driver$37,495$3,125$18.03366,558
Package Delivery Driver$37,271$3,106$17.92447,795

Top companies hiring delivery associates now:

  1. AstraZeneca jobs (11)
  2. JPMorgan Chase & Co. jobs (12)
  3. Accenture jobs (58)
  4. KPMG LLP jobs (14)
  5. UPS jobs (56)

Which companies pay delivery associates the most?

Delivery associate salaries at Santander Bank and NTT Data International L.L.C. Are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average delivery associate salary at companies like ZS and Ernst & Young are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Santander Bank$68,292$32.83
2NTT Data International L.L.C.$65,870$31.67
3ZS$57,966$27.87
4Ernst & Young$57,601$27.69
5Deloitte$55,731$26.79
6JPMorgan Chase & Co.$54,618$26.26
7ARA$52,864$25.42
8RH$51,988$24.99
9OZ Systems$51,048$24.54
10Accenture$51,045$24.54
11Pwc$49,211$23.66
12Granite State College$48,641$23.39
13HPI Energy Services$48,554$23.34
14Siemens$47,889$23.02
15Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP$47,036$22.61
16Footsteps$46,697$22.45
17TASC$46,210$22.22
18KPMG LLP$46,180$22.20
19Houghton Mifflin Harcourt$45,825$22.03
20Raytheon Technologies$45,662$21.95

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Delivery Associate salary by industry

The average delivery associate salary varies across industries:

  • The average delivery associate salary in the professional industry is $47,207, the highest of any industry.
  • The average delivery associate salary in the finance industry is $40,785.
  • Delivery associates in the technology industry earn an average salary of $34,988, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for delivery associates

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Professional$47,207$22.70
2Transportation$40,785$19.61
3Start-up$39,463$18.97
4Manufacturing$39,397$18.94
5Retail$36,605$17.60
6Technology$34,988$16.82

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Delivery associate salary trends

The average delivery associate salary has risen by $8,246 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average delivery associate earned $30,087 annually, but today, they earn $38,333 a year. That works out to a 21% change in pay for delivery associates over the last decade.

Compare delivery associate salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average delivery associate salary over time

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Delivery associate salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$38,300$18.43+6.3%
2024$35,900$17.28+5.5%
2023$33,900$16.32+4.1%
2022$32,500$15.64+2.8%
2021$31,600$15.21+2.4%

Recently added delivery associate salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Ace Hardware14234 | Seasonal Delivery, Screen & Glass Repair AssociateGranger, IN06/29/2025$20,870
Farmer Bros. USAWarehouse and Route Relief Delivery AssociateBillings, MT06/26/2025$41,740
Mainely TubsDelivery Crew AssociateScarborough, ME06/26/2025$41,740
Trane Technologies PlcWarehouse/Equipment Delivery AssociateTempe, AZ06/24/2025$50,088
Bank of MontrealClient Delivery AssociateGreenwood Village, CO06/24/2025$50,100
Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.AProduct and Project Delivery-Payments-AssociateNew York, NY06/22/2025$91,200
Grand Appliance and TvDelivery AssociateSturtevant, WI06/22/2025$35,479
Ferguson EnterprisesAppliance Delivery and Installation AssociateBozeman, MT06/21/2025$34,352
Ferguson Enterprises, LLCAppliance Delivery and Installation AssociateRoanoke, VA06/21/2025$38,338
Ferguson Enterprises, LLCAppliance Delivery and Installation AssociateIvyland, PA06/21/2025$44,411

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