Explore jobs
Find specific jobs
Explore careers
Explore professions
Best companies
Explore companies
Job outlook for auto drivers in the United States
Are auto driver jobs in demand?
Yes, auto driver jobs are in demand. Auto driver demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Auto driver job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of auto driver jobs and the average auto driver salary over time.
Auto driver jobs over time
Auto driver job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 883 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 834 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 861 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 835 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 811 | 0.00% |
Average auto driver salary over time
Auto driver salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,113 | $17.36 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | $34,680 | $16.67 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | $33,469 | $16.09 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $32,550 | $15.65 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $31,676 | $15.23 | +2.7% |
Auto driver jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of auto driver job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where auto drivers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for auto drivers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 3,204 | 176% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 5,019 | 160% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 1,523 | 158% |
| 4 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 17,963 | 154% |
| 5 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 19,590 | 153% |
| 6 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 14,492 | 139% |
| 7 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 9,290 | 139% |
| 8 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 4,087 | 137% |
| 9 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 11,366 | 134% |
| 10 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 5,740 | 129% |
| 11 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 3,387 | 116% |
| 12 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 5,748 | 114% |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 14,393 | 112% |
| 14 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 4,968 | 102% |
| 15 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 5,500 | 98% |
| 16 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 4,550 | 97% |
| 17 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 5,669 | 93% |
| 18 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 1,919 | 92% |
| 19 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 531 | 92% |
| 20 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 5,010 | 86% |
Most common cities for auto drivers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fredericksburg | 1 | 4% | $33,169 |
| 2 | Laurel | 1 | 4% | $39,662 |
| 3 | Schaumburg | 2 | 3% | $44,269 |
| 4 | Jeffersonville | 1 | 2% | $36,323 |
| 5 | Rockwall | 1 | 2% | $32,368 |
| 6 | Tinley Park | 1 | 2% | $43,602 |
| 7 | Framingham | 1 | 1% | $55,508 |
| 8 | Gary | 1 | 1% | $40,914 |
| 9 | Glen Burnie | 1 | 1% | $40,002 |
| 10 | Kansas City | 1 | 1% | $36,521 |
| 11 | Kissimmee | 1 | 1% | $24,476 |
| 12 | Lafayette | 1 | 1% | $39,112 |
| 13 | Fort Worth | 1 | 0% | $32,596 |
| 14 | New York | 1 | 0% | $57,531 |
| 15 | Orlando | 1 | 0% | $24,498 |