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Job outlook for courier delivery drivers in the United States
Courier delivery driver job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected courier delivery driver job growth rate is 11% from 2018-2028.
About 174,200 new jobs for courier delivery drivers are projected over the next decade.
Courier delivery driver salaries have increased 21% for courier delivery drivers in the last 5 years.
There are over 62,269 courier delivery drivers currently employed in the United States.
There are 366,558 active courier delivery driver job openings in the US.
The average courier delivery driver salary is $37,495.
Are courier delivery driver jobs in demand?
Yes, courier delivery driver jobs are in demand. Courier delivery driver demand is projected to grow 11% from 2018 to 2028.
Courier Delivery Driver job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of courier delivery driver jobs and the average courier delivery driver salary over time.
Courier Delivery Driver jobs over time
Courier Delivery Driver job growth rate over time
| Year | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 62,269 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 62,889 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 65,668 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 66,277 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 66,476 | 0.02% |
Average courier delivery driver salary over time
Courier Delivery Driver salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,495 | $18.03 | +6.7% |
| 2024 | $35,147 | $16.90 | +5.9% |
| 2023 | $33,204 | $15.96 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $31,828 | $15.30 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $30,947 | $14.88 | +2.4% |
Courier Delivery Driver jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of courier delivery driver job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where courier delivery drivers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average Salary: Job Openings:
Most common states for courier delivery drivers
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 261 | 38% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 345 | 33% |
| 3 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,957 | 29% |
| 4 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 1,400 | 29% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 173 | 28% |
| 6 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 163 | 28% |
| 7 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 2,737 | 27% |
| 8 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,834 | 27% |
| 9 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,687 | 26% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,200 | 26% |
| 11 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 1,311 | 26% |
| 12 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 1,149 | 26% |
| 13 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 811 | 26% |
| 14 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 349 | 26% |
| 15 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 223 | 26% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 3,217 | 25% |
| 17 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 2,933 | 25% |
| 18 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,375 | 25% |
| 19 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 747 | 25% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 244 | 25% |
Most common cities for courier delivery drivers
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fuquay-Varina | 7 | 27% | $34,962 |
| 2 | Juneau | 8 | 25% | $45,158 |
| 3 | Sumter | 8 | 20% | $34,195 |
| 4 | Annapolis | 7 | 18% | $41,144 |
| 5 | Charleston | 8 | 6% | $33,948 |
| 6 | Murfreesboro | 8 | 6% | $36,903 |
| 7 | Mobile | 9 | 5% | $34,393 |
| 8 | Anchorage | 11 | 4% | $45,726 |