Courier vs office messenger

The differences between couriers and office messengers 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 and an office messenger. Additionally, an office messenger has an average salary of $41,425, which is higher than the $36,228 average annual salary of a courier.

Courier vs office messenger overview

	Courier	Office Messenger
Yearly salary	$36,228	$41,425
Hourly rate	$17.42	$19.92
Growth rate	11%	-5%
Number of jobs	13,088	31,065
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	39	39
Years of experience	12	12

Courier vs office messenger salary

Couriers and office messengers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Courier	Office Messenger
Average salary	$36,228	$41,425
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $44,000	Between $26,000 And $65,000
Highest paying City	Seattle, WA	-
Highest paying state	Connecticut	-
Best paying company	Columbia University in the City of New York	-
Best paying industry	Transportation	-

Differences between courier and office messenger education

There are a few differences between a courier and an office messenger in terms of educational background:

	Courier	Office Messenger
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Computer Science
Most common college	-	-

Courier vs office messenger demographics

Here are the differences between couriers' and office messengers' demographics:

	Courier	Office Messenger
Average age	39	39
Gender ratio	Male, 74.1% Female, 25.9%	Male, 74.2% Female, 25.8%
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 and office messenger duties and responsibilities

Courier example responsibilities.

Operate postage machine and other mailroom office machines.
Train and certify in safe transportation of hazardous materials (HIPAA and OSHA procedures).
Work closely with logistics company to provide superior customer service, ensure prompt and reliable service to all enlist patrons.
Provide customer service skills while transporting emergency medication patients.
Receive strong reviews for customer service, communications, dependability and attendance.
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Office messenger example responsibilities.

Manage operational FedEx relationship through order fulfillment, shipment tracking, and communication with parties involve in shipment transaction.
File paperwork, organize PowerPoint presentations, assist with typing correspondence and fax documents to appropriate destination.
Demonstrate ability to maintain composure and work efficiently in a fast-pace environment while following HIPAA guidelines.

Courier vs office messenger skills

Common courier skills

Delivery Service, 16%
Safety Policies, 12%
Rehabilitation, 12%
Traffic Laws, 8%
Demonstrates Proficiency, 7%
Customer Service, 7%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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