Couriers and Messengers
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Couriers and Messengers *
U S |
$14.91 | $17.02 | $19.28 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$15.48 | $18.01 | $19.45 |
Central Minnesota |
$15.35 | $18.84 | $20.77 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$14.99 | $16.94 | $19.31 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$15.14 | $15.48 | $19.14 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$17.98 | $18.31 | $19.18 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$15.27 | $15.27 | $20.40 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$16.60 | $18.01 | $19.45 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1,010 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Couriers and Messengers most often work?
- Couriers and Messengers
- Ambulatory Health Care Services
- Hospitals
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
Current Demand
This career is currently in low demand.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 1,401 new Couriers and Messengers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 142,200 | 130,500 | -11,700 | -8.2% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1,611 | 1,519 | -92 | -5.7% |
| Central Minnesota | 175 | 169 | -6 | -3.4% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 55 | 46 | -9 | -16.4% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 109 | 91 | -18 | -16.5% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 143 | 142 | -1 | -0.7% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 953 | 898 | -55 | -5.8% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.