Couriers and Messengers

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Couriers and Messengers does

You pick up and deliver packages, documents, and other items to businesses and individuals, often using vehicles or bicycles to navigate city streets or suburbs. This role requires reliability, time management, and attention to detail to ensure materials reach their destinations safely and on time.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.

Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Customer Service Representatives — $44,770/yr
• Office Clerks, General — $45,010/yr
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $47,540/yr
• First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $69,500/yr
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $50,670/yr