Couriers and Messengers

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  • Consultant, Transportation (Final Mile Operations) - Cardinal Health - Wheeling, WV

    Facilitate courier Quarterly Business Review meetings to go over metrics, initiatives, contract compliance and uncompromised supply chain, in conjunction with region Transportation Manager. * Monitor ...

  • Logistics Supervisor - Food Safety Net Services - Grand Prairie, TX

    Approve and oversee courier / inventory purchases (maintenance, gas, supplies, etc.), establish routes to minimize cost of picking up customer samples * Oversee vehicle maintenance program to include ...

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What Couriers and messengers Do

Pick up and deliver messages, documents, packages, and other items between offices or departments within an establishment or directly to other business concerns, traveling by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, automobile, or public conveyance. Excludes Light Truck Drivers.


Courier and messenger Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 142,200
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $33,050

Job Outlook for Couriers and messengers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -11,700
  • Growth rate: -8 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Courier or messenger

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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