Bicycle Messenger Career

*A job as a Bicycle Messenger falls under the broader career category of Couriers and Messengers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Couriers and Messengers : 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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Couriers and Messenger Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$38,350

Median Hourly Wage

$18.44*

Total Employed Nationally

72,010


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.