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.
SOC 43-5021
AI exposure: 62/100
targeted tier. The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Couriers and Messengers | 62 | $36,850 | -5% | 60,200 |
Skills associated with this occupation
- Physical Stamina
- Reliability
- Time Management
- Communication
- Organization
Frequently asked questions
Will AI replace Couriers and Messengers?
The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Couriers and Messengers role. Its 62/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.
What does the exposure score mean?
The published value is 62/100, in the Targeted band. Higher values indicate greater estimated exposure within the model. It is not a measured share of tasks or a government employment forecast.
What wage and growth figures are available?
The source profile lists $36,850 median annual wage and -5% projected growth, with no source projection window recorded. Check original source dates and local conditions before treating those as current opportunities.
Can my personal assessment differ?
Yes. A generated assessment can consider the tasks you describe; an occupation-based fallback uses a broader baseline. Both are estimates. A different result is not proof that your job has changed.
Sources and methodology
The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
The Index uses stored BLS-based occupation data. O*NET, OECD capability indicators, and task-exposure research are contextual references. The derivation of the stored occupation scores is not reproducibly documented in the published dataset.
The source snapshot does not record the wage-survey year or employment-projection window. Check the original BLS release before treating these figures as current. Editorial changes and export dates do not establish data freshness.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guards | 62 | $36,680 | +5% | 1,163,200 |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | 62 | $37,070 | -5% | 27,000 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers | 62 | $36,500 | +4% | 2,696,500 |
| Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 62 | $37,380 | -5% | 18,300 |
| Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | 62 | $36,160 | -5% | 15,300 |
| Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders | 62 | $38,500 | +3% | 13,800 |
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