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Job outlook for couriers in the United States
Courier job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected courier job growth rate is 11% from 2018-2028.
About 174,200 new jobs for couriers are projected over the next decade.
Courier salaries have increased 10% for couriers in the last 5 years.
There are over 57,978 couriers currently employed in the United States.
There are 13,088 active courier job openings in the US.
The average courier salary is $36,228.
Are courier jobs in demand?
Yes, courier jobs are in demand. Courier demand is projected to grow 11% from 2018 to 2028.
Courier job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of courier jobs and the average courier salary over time.
Courier jobs over time
Courier job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 57,978 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 59,065 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 61,942 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 62,608 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 63,023 | 0.02% |
Average courier salary over time
Courier salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,228 | $17.42 | +4.3% |
| 2024 | $34,719 | $16.69 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | $33,585 | $16.15 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $33,036 | $15.88 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | $32,942 | $15.84 | +3.3% |
Courier jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of courier job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where couriers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for couriers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 246 | 2% |
| 2 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 147 | 2% |
| 3 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 107 | 2% |
| 4 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 19 | 2% |
| 5 | California | 39,536,653 | 337 | 1% |
| 6 | New York | 19,849,399 | 164 | 1% |
| 7 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 85 | 1% |
| 8 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 70 | 1% |
| 9 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 65 | 1% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 61 | 1% |
| 11 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 59 | 1% |
| 12 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 45 | 1% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 44 | 1% |
| 14 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 37 | 1% |
| 15 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 37 | 1% |
| 16 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 33 | 1% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 24 | 1% |
| 18 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 13 | 1% |
| 19 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 8 | 1% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 6 | 1% |
Most common cities for couriers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juneau | 8 | 25% | $40,324 |
| 2 | Charleston | 8 | 6% | $33,206 |
| 3 | Mobile | 9 | 5% | $32,738 |
| 4 | Omaha | 10 | 2% | $34,631 |
| 5 | Anchorage | 7 | 2% | $41,262 |
| 6 | Indianapolis | 10 | 1% | $34,830 |
| 7 | Washington | 8 | 1% | $37,477 |