The Job Market for Couriers in the United States

Current Workforce and Market Growth

• Total Couriers: Approximately 217,100 couriers are employed in the U.S.
• Projected Growth: The courier job market is expected to grow by 1.6% from 2022 to 2032.

Employability and Demand

• Employability Rating: CareerExplorer gives the courier career a C rating, indicating moderate employment opportunities over the next decade.
• Projected Openings: Over the next 10 years, it’s estimated that 9,300 additional couriers will be needed. This includes 3,500 new roles and 5,800 positions that will open due to retirements.

Job Demand Insights

• Technological Impact: Demand for traditional document couriers is declining as electronic document handling becomes more common. E-mail, instant messaging, and digital collaboration reduce the need for physical document delivery, and the adoption of digital signatures also lessens courier demand.
• Continued Demand Areas: Certain items like parcels, medical and dental specimens, passports, securities, blueprints, and legal documents still require physical delivery. Couriers are needed for these specialized deliveries, which require in-person verification or hold legal importance.

Regional Concentration and Employment Distribution

The courier industry has a significant presence in larger states, particularly in urbanized and economically dense regions. Here is a breakdown of employment by state:

State	Employed Couriers
California	12,860
New York	8,230
Texas	5,650
Florida	4,160
Pennsylvania	2,990
Illinois	2,580
Puerto Rico	2,550
Georgia	2,460
Wisconsin	2,300
Massachusetts	2,240
Michigan	2,160
Tennessee	1,780
Ohio	1,780
New Jersey	1,740
Louisiana	1,600
North Carolina	1,360
Washington	1,300
Virginia	1,240
Arizona	1,230
Alabama	1,230
Colorado	1,180
South Carolina	1,090
Kentucky	1,080
Minnesota	1,050
Oregon	1,020
Nevada	950
Oklahoma	930
Indiana	880
Maryland	860
Nebraska	760
Missouri	760
Iowa	660
Connecticut	610
District of Columbia	580
Kansas	540
Arkansas	480
Utah	480
New Mexico	470
Idaho	420
Hawaii	380
Mississippi	370
Rhode Island	370
Vermont	330
Delaware	310
West Virginia	260
New Hampshire	200
North Dakota	180
Alaska	160
Maine	160
South Dakota	150
Montana	130
Guam	130
Virgin Islands, U.S.	60
Wyoming	40

The data suggests that states like California, New York, and Texas have the highest concentration of couriers, likely due to their large urban centers and higher demand for delivery services.