Couriers and Messengers

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    The courier should be a reliable, trustworthy team player who can contribute to the success of the team by facilitating smooth communication and providing excellent service in the logistics and ...

  • Part Time Courier/Warehouse Support - Eurofins Environment Testing- Minneapolis, MN - Eurofins USA Environment Testing - Minneapolis, MN

    The Courier /Warehouse Support is responsible for the pick-up and delivery of water, soil and air samples to and from the laboratory. Maintain the quality, hold time, and turnaround time objectives of ...

  • Courier Driver - Liddy Legal Support Service - Mesa, AZ

    He began as a legal courier and left as Operations Manager. The knowledge and experience from working every aspect of the legal support services industry allowed Joe to bring his extensive background ...

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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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