Courier driver vs errand runner

The differences between courier drivers and errand runners can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a courier driver and an errand runner. Additionally, a courier driver has an average salary of $33,137, which is higher than the $31,769 average annual salary of an errand runner.

The top three skills for a courier driver include patients, cleanliness and customer service. The most important skills for an errand runner are telephone calls, front desk, and bank deposits.

Courier driver vs errand runner overview

	Courier Driver	Errand Runner
Yearly salary	$33,137	$31,769
Hourly rate	$15.93	$15.27
Growth rate	11%	17%
Number of jobs	135,368	13,822
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 37%	High School Diploma, 34%
Average age	39	39
Years of experience	12	12

Courier driver vs errand runner salary

Courier drivers and errand runners have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Courier Driver	Errand Runner
Average salary	$33,137	$31,769
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $42,000	Between $19,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	Kailua, HI	-
Highest paying state	Hawaii	-
Best paying company	UPS	-
Best paying industry	Transportation	-

Differences between courier driver and errand runner education

There are a few differences between a courier driver and an errand runner in terms of educational background:

	Courier Driver	Errand Runner
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 37%	High School Diploma, 34%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Courier driver vs errand runner demographics

Here are the differences between courier drivers' and errand runners' demographics:

	Courier Driver	Errand Runner
Average age	39	39
Gender ratio	Male, 77.6% Female, 22.4%	Male, 33.5% Female, 66.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.3% Unknown, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 6.2% White, 54.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 13.3% Unknown, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 6.2% White, 54.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between courier driver and errand runner duties and responsibilities

Courier driver example responsibilities.

Hire and manage drivers who run the routes.
Serve as DHL supervisor for Atlanta route.
deliver mail to customers -comply with DHL regulations -make sure all deliveries are make in timely manner
Map quick and short ways of reaching delivery destination on the GPS or on regular maps.
Check shipments for conformance to FedEx features of service and provide coverage for all assign routes within the station service area.
Maintain strict confidentiality to meet HIPPA requirements.

Errand runner example responsibilities.

Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assign station and service areas.
Skil in mixing, garnishing and serving specialize drinks.

Courier driver vs errand runner skills

Common courier driver skills

Patients, 25%
Cleanliness, 18%
Customer Service, 8%
Rehabilitation, 8%
Delivery Service, 7%
Punctuality, 6%

Common errand runner skills

Telephone Calls, 49%
Front Desk, 26%
Bank Deposits, 25%

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