Couriers and Messengers

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  • Production Operator, Processing - Weekend Nights - Abbott Laboratories - Columbus,OH

    Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality and safety system. Responsible for the manufacturing of liquid adult, pediatric and medical nutritional products. Lifting and physical handling of raw ingredients during...

  • Special Agent - FBI - Columbus,OH

    JOB DESCRIPTION The position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. As an FBI special agent, you'll directly impact national security. By harnessing your background to transition into federal law enforcement, you can...

  • Delivery Driver - Insomnia Cookies - Columbus,OH

    AS A DELIVERY DRIVER? - Check orders for quality and accuracy before they leave the store. - Deliver our cookies, milk and ice cream to our loyal fan base, in a timely and safe fashion. - Provide quality customer service through positive and...

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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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