Transportation, Logistics & Distribution

Couriers and Messengers

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.

Salary Breakdown

Couriers and Messengers

Average

$27,990

ANNUAL

$13.46

HOURLY

Entry Level

$20,460

ANNUAL

$9.84

HOURLY

Mid Level

$28,720

ANNUAL

$13.81

HOURLY

Expert Level

$37,150

ANNUAL

$17.86

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Couriers and Messengers

1,860

Projected job openings through 2030


Top Expected Tasks

Couriers and Messengers


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Couriers and Messengers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

Transportation

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Public Safety and Security

KNOWLEDGE

Administrative

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Time Management

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Far Vision

ABILITY

Multilimb Coordination

ABILITY

Near Vision


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