Couriers and Messengers
Is couriers and messengers a good career?
It scores 20/100 and ranks #298 of 825 occupations on pay, growth, employment and openings. Here's what the federal data says, with no editorializing.
Advantages
- Faster-than-average projected growth (+8.2% through 2034)
- High volume of openings — about 27,900 a year
- No college degree typically required to enter
Possible tradeoffs
- Pays below the U.S. median wage ($39,200 vs $61,390)
What couriers and messengers earn
Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025Pay is a range, not a number. Half of U.S. couriers and messengers earn between $36,070 and $45,280 a year.
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- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
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How much do couriers and messengers make?
The national median wage is $39,200 a year, with the middle half earning between $36,070 and $45,280 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is couriers and messengers a good career?
On the Jobs.best index it scores 20 of 100 and ranks #298 of 825 occupations, weighing pay, growth, employment and openings. Employment is projected to change +8.2% through 2034.
What education do you need to become a couriers and messenger?
The typical entry-level education is high school diploma or equivalent.
Where do couriers and messengers earn the most?
Among states, Nevada pays the highest median ($46,520). Local pay for every state and metro is below.