Courier / Messenger
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.
At a Glance
Courier / Messenger earns an average of $29,032/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.6 years. Top skills: Customer Service, Lifting Ability, Valid Driver's License.
$29,032/yr
High school or GED
1.6 years
30
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Couriers and Messengers
Median Wage
$38,340/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+8.2%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (12)
Lifting Ability
Good Driving Record
Human Relations Movement
Packaging And Labeling
Warehousing
Loading And Unloading
Business Requirements
Package Delivery
Disinfecting
Vehicle Maintenance
Effective Communication
Laboratory Testing
Common Skills (15)
Customer Service
Communication
Verbal Communication Skills
Professionalism
Operations
Ability To Meet Deadlines
Self-Discipline
Computer Literacy
Sorting
Cleanliness
Spreadsheets
Management
Certifications (3)
Valid Driver's License
Chauffeur License
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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