Are you considering becoming a Courier Messenger?

Here are the latest Labor Statistics, Summary as of March of 2012 by the Bureau of Labor?

Quick Facts: Couriers and Messengers
2010 Median Pay $24,080 per year
$11.58 per hour
Entry-Level Education High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience in a Related Occupation None
On-the-job Training Short-term on-the-job training
Number of Jobs, 2010 116,200
Job Outlook, 2010-20 13% (About as fast as average)
Employment Change, 2010-20 14,600

What Couriers and Messengers Do

Couriers and messengers transport documents and packages for individuals, businesses, institutions, and government agencies.

Work Environment

Couriers and messengers usually travel by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, automobile, or public transportation. While most couriers and messengers work full time during regular business hours, evening and weekend hours are common.

How to Become a Courier or Messenger

Although there is no formal education requirement, employers generally prefer to hire high school graduates. Most couriers and messengers train informally on the job.

Pay

The median annual wage for couriers and messengers was $24,080 in May 2010.

Job Outlook

Employment of couriers and messengers is expected to grow 13 percent from 2010 to 2020, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Job prospects should be best for those who deliver sensitive items, such as blueprints and medical samples.

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