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Job outlook for car drivers in the United States
Are car driver jobs in demand?
Yes, car driver jobs are in demand. Car driver demand is projected to grow 20% from 2018 to 2028.
Car driver job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of car driver jobs and the average car driver salary over time.
Car driver jobs over time
Car driver job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,727 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 6,077 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 6,275 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 8,354 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 7,974 | 0.00% |
Average car driver salary over time
Car driver salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $36,587 | $17.59 | +5.3% |
| 2025 | $34,740 | $16.70 | +3.8% |
| 2024 | $33,460 | $16.09 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | $32,043 | $15.41 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $31,296 | $15.05 | +3.4% |
Car driver jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of car driver job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where car drivers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for car drivers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 179 | 17% |
| 2 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 355 | 10% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 63 | 10% |
| 4 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 160 | 9% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 559 | 8% |
| 6 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 253 | 8% |
| 7 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 660 | 7% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 634 | 7% |
| 9 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 353 | 7% |
| 10 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 337 | 7% |
| 11 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 315 | 7% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 96 | 7% |
| 13 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 91 | 7% |
| 14 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 69 | 7% |
| 15 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 389 | 6% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 355 | 6% |
| 17 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 340 | 6% |
| 18 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 202 | 6% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 108 | 6% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 62 | 6% |
Most common cities for car drivers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kahului | 7 | 27% | $52,039 |
| 2 | Winter Park | 4 | 13% | $28,209 |
| 3 | Apopka | 4 | 8% | $28,342 |
| 4 | Kissimmee | 4 | 6% | $27,951 |
| 5 | Fort Myers | 4 | 5% | $26,656 |
| 6 | Gastonia | 4 | 5% | $35,022 |
| 7 | Orlando | 5 | 2% | $28,028 |
| 8 | Fort Lauderdale | 4 | 2% | $25,968 |
| 9 | Irving | 4 | 2% | $34,368 |
| 10 | Saint Petersburg | 4 | 2% | $27,830 |
| 11 | Tempe | 4 | 2% | $40,617 |
| 12 | Charlotte | 7 | 1% | $35,055 |
| 13 | Mesa | 4 | 1% | $40,554 |
| 14 | Tampa | 4 | 1% | $27,926 |
| 15 | Urban Honolulu | 4 | 1% | $52,167 |
| 16 | Dallas | 6 | 0% | $34,349 |
| 17 | Houston | 5 | 0% | $33,181 |
| 18 | Phoenix | 5 | 0% | $40,685 |
| 19 | Austin | 3 | 0% | $33,945 |