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Job Description


	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.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Couriers and Messengers
Local Messengers and Local Delivery	12,510
Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories	9,740
Couriers and Express Delivery Services	9,410
Legal Services	5,700
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	5,510
Investigation and Security Services	2,850
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 And 5223 only)	2,640
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	2,560
Automobile Dealers	2,310
Offices of Physicians	1,660

Career Video

Title: "Couriers and Messengers"

Duration: 01:39

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Salaries

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