Couriers and Messengers
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 1,953 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 40% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Record information, such as items received and delivered and recipients' responses to messages.
AI could do much of this on its own
Receive messages or materials to be delivered, and information on recipients, such as names, addresses, telephone numbers, and delivery instructions, communicated via telephone, two-way radio, or in person.
AI could do much of this on its own
Sort items to be delivered according to the delivery route.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Plan and follow the most efficient routes for delivering goods.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Check with home offices after completed deliveries to confirm deliveries and collections and to receive instructions for other deliveries.
AI could do much of this on its own
Tasks AI can't do much of
Deliver and pick up medical records, lab specimens, and medications to and from hospitals and other medical facilities.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Obtain signatures and payments, or arrange for recipients to make payments.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Load vehicles with listed goods, ensuring goods are loaded correctly and taking precautions with hazardous goods.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Walk, ride bicycles, drive vehicles, or use public conveyances to reach destinations to deliver messages or materials.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Deliver messages and items, such as newspapers, documents, and packages, between establishment departments and to other establishments and private homes.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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