Delivery Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Delivery Associate make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Delivery Associate in the United States is $38,353 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, a Delivery Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $43,150
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,464 to $40,864
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,834
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View as table View as graph 25% $35,464 10% $32,834 90% $43,150 75% $40,864 $38,353 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Delivery Associate Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $40,864 $3,405 $786 $20
Average $38,353 $3,196 $738 $18
25th Percentile $35,464 $2,955 $682 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Delivery Associate Salaries

A Delivery Associate's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Delivery Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Delivery Associate's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $37,415
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $38,353
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,867
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $40,089
  • Expert (over 8 years): $40,199
Levels Salary
Entry Level Delivery Associate$37,415
Intermediate Level Delivery Associate$38,353
Senior Level Delivery Associate$39,867
Specialist Level Delivery Associate$40,089
Expert Level Delivery Associate$40,199
$37,415 0 yr
$38,353 < 2 yrs
$39,867 2-4 yrs
$40,089 5-8 yrs
$40,199 > 8 yrs
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How Do Delivery Associate Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Delivery Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $42,464.
  • California: $42,303.
  • Massachusetts: $41,739.

Top Paying Cities for Delivery Associates

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $48,375
  • San Francisco: $47,845
  • Oakland: $46,837

What Skills Can Increase a Delivery Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 17.2% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Customer Contact (Mentioned in 4.73% Job Postings): Customer Contact is the process of handling a query of the customer before, during, and after the purchase of any product or service.
  • McKesson (Mentioned in 3.6% Job Postings): McKesson is one of the largest providers of medicines, pharmaceutical supplies and health information technology. The company delivers a third of all pharmaceuticals used in North America and employs over 78,000 employees.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 17.2%
Customer Contact 4.73%
McKesson 3.6%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Delivery Associate's salary.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Print Production: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coordination
$42,955
12%
Print Production
$42,188
10%
Innovation
$41,421
8%
Accountability
$41,421
8%
Service Delivery
$41,038
7%
Problem Solving
$41,038
7%
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Delivery Associate Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Delivery Associate roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Delivery Associate positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Delivery Associate as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Delivery Associate

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$46,023$22.020%
Software & Networking$46,023$22.020%
Biotechnology$44,106$21.015%
Internet$44,106$21.015%
Pharmaceuticals$44,106$21.015%

How Education impacts a Delivery Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Delivery Associates enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Delivery Associate with a No Diploma is between $34,921 and $37,196).

Delivery Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Delivery Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.6%
High School 67.9%
Associates 10.7%
Bachelors 16.1%
Masters 1.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Delivery Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Delivery Associate's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Delivery Associate

Salaries for a Delivery Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $39,491 in 2023 to around $38,980 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Delivery Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Delivery Associate Over Time

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2023
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2024
$39,315
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  • Good Faith Deliveries LLC

    Columbus, OH

    Good Faith Deliveries LLC | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Company Description. Good Faith Deliveries is looking for reliable, motivated, and team-oriented Delivery Driver Associat... more

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  • Continental Battery Systems

    Columbus, OH

    Continental Battery Systems | Columbus, OH

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  • MD Staff, LLC

    Columbus, OH

    MD Staff, LLC | Columbus, OH

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    3 Days Ago

  • eviCore healthcare

    Columbus, OH

    eviCore healthcare | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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  • AMN Healthcare, Inc.

    Columbus, OH

    AMN Healthcare, Inc. | Columbus, OH

    Job Description & Requirements Gastroenterology Physician StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 32 Days of Paid Time Off A nationally recognized organization c... more

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FAQ about Delivery Associate

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Delivery Associate?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Delivery Associate roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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