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Job outlook for courier drivers in the United States
Courier driver job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected courier driver job growth rate is 11% from 2018-2028.
About 174,200 new jobs for courier drivers are projected over the next decade.
Courier driver salaries have increased 10% for courier drivers in the last 5 years.
There are over 56,895 courier drivers currently employed in the United States.
There are 135,368 active courier driver job openings in the US.
The average courier driver salary is $33,137.
Are courier driver jobs in demand?
Yes, courier driver jobs are in demand. Courier driver demand is projected to grow 11% from 2018 to 2028.
Courier driver job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of courier driver jobs and the average courier driver salary over time.
Courier driver jobs over time
Courier driver job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 56,895 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 57,944 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 60,757 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 61,407 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 61,807 | 0.02% |
Average courier driver salary over time
Courier driver salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,137 | $15.93 | +4.3% |
| 2024 | $31,757 | $15.27 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | $30,720 | $14.77 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $30,217 | $14.53 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | $30,131 | $14.49 | +3.3% |
Courier driver jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of courier driver job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where courier drivers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for courier drivers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 157 | 23% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 552 | 18% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 110 | 18% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,191 | 17% |
| 5 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,057 | 17% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 230 | 17% |
| 7 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 571 | 16% |
| 8 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 466 | 16% |
| 9 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 908 | 15% |
| 10 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,729 | 14% |
| 11 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 256 | 14% |
| 12 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 186 | 14% |
| 13 | Alaska | 739,795 | 102 | 14% |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,674 | 13% |
| 15 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,111 | 13% |
| 16 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 612 | 13% |
| 17 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 143 | 13% |
| 18 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 782 | 12% |
| 19 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 360 | 12% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 89 | 12% |
Most common cities for courier drivers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrollton | 1 | 4% | $26,317 |
| 2 | Fairfax | 1 | 4% | $32,179 |
| 3 | Douglasville | 1 | 3% | $26,349 |
| 4 | Ann Arbor | 2 | 2% | $34,696 |
| 5 | Fountain Valley | 1 | 2% | $41,208 |
| 6 | Cincinnati | 2 | 1% | $30,753 |
| 7 | Allentown | 1 | 1% | $32,332 |
| 8 | Asheville | 1 | 1% | $27,722 |
| 9 | Duluth | 1 | 1% | $38,674 |
| 10 | Fargo | 1 | 1% | $34,812 |
| 11 | Glen Burnie | 1 | 1% | $35,939 |
| 12 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $26,315 |
| 13 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $32,187 |
| 14 | Albuquerque | 1 | 0% | $32,385 |
| 15 | Arlington | 1 | 0% | $32,263 |
| 16 | Charlotte | 1 | 0% | $27,464 |
| 17 | Dallas | 1 | 0% | $26,939 |
| 18 | El Paso | 1 | 0% | $29,942 |