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Job outlook for delivery assistants in the United States
Delivery assistant job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected delivery assistant job growth rate is 11% from 2018-2028.
About 174,200 new jobs for delivery assistants are projected over the next decade.
Delivery assistant salaries have increased 21% for delivery assistants in the last 5 years.
There are over 744,597 delivery assistants currently employed in the United States.
There are 176,706 active delivery assistant job openings in the US.
The average delivery assistant salary is $35,293.
Are delivery assistant jobs in demand?
Yes, delivery assistant jobs are in demand. Delivery assistant demand is projected to grow 11% from 2018 to 2028.
Delivery assistant job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of delivery assistant jobs and the average delivery assistant salary over time.
Delivery assistant jobs over time
Delivery assistant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 744,597 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 685,201 | 0.20% |
| 2019 | 680,468 | 0.20% |
| 2018 | 674,762 | 0.20% |
| 2017 | 647,014 | 0.20% |
Average delivery assistant salary over time
Delivery assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $35,293 | $16.97 | +6.7% |
| 2025 | $33,083 | $15.91 | +5.9% |
| 2024 | $31,254 | $15.03 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $29,959 | $14.40 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $29,130 | $14.00 | +2.4% |
Delivery assistant jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of delivery assistant job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where delivery assistants earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for delivery assistants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 2,589 | 143% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 4,013 | 128% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 1,181 | 123% |
| 4 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 4,531 | 102% |
| 5 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 6,682 | 100% |
| 6 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 2,806 | 96% |
| 7 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 1,875 | 90% |
| 8 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 2,629 | 88% |
| 9 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 9,740 | 84% |
| 10 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 4,022 | 83% |
| 11 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 480 | 83% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 6,921 | 82% |
| 13 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 4,910 | 80% |
| 14 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 3,768 | 80% |
| 15 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 10,151 | 79% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 4,305 | 77% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 9,627 | 75% |
| 18 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 4,507 | 74% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 1,269 | 74% |
| 20 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 7,267 | 71% |
Most common cities for delivery assistants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williamsport | 2 | 7% | $35,883 |
| 2 | Cottage Grove | 2 | 6% | $37,144 |
| 3 | Inver Grove Heights | 2 | 6% | $37,142 |
| 4 | Ankeny | 1 | 2% | $33,166 |
| 5 | Cedar Falls | 1 | 2% | $33,465 |
| 6 | Cedar Hill | 1 | 2% | $35,342 |
| 7 | Saint Paul | 2 | 1% | $37,165 |
| 8 | Minneapolis | 2 | 0% | $37,168 |
| 9 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $41,360 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 1 | 0% | $32,036 |