Career Outlook for Couriers and Messengers
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The overall job outlook for Courier or Messenger careers has been negative since 2004. Vacancies for this career have decreased by 23.35 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 3.89 percent per year. Demand for Couriers and Messengers is expected to go up, with an expected 36,380 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 5.31 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Couriers and Messengers in the following states
| California | 12,760 |
| New York | 8,550 |
| Texas | 5,710 |
| Florida | 4,770 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,720 |
| Illinois | 3,480 |
| Puerto Rico | 2,970 |
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Couriers and Messengers
| Virgin Islands | 70 |
| Wyoming | 80 |
| Vermont | 100 |
| Guam | 150 |
| Delaware | 170 |
| South Dakota | 180 |
| District of Columbia | 190 |