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Job outlook for delivery driver and helpers in the United States
Delivery driver and helper job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected delivery driver and helper job growth rate is 11% from 2018-2028.
About 174,200 new jobs for delivery driver and helpers are projected over the next decade.
Delivery driver and helper salaries have increased 21% for delivery driver and helpers in the last 5 years.
There are over 739,001 delivery driver and helpers currently employed in the United States.
There are 400,540 active delivery driver and helper job openings in the US.
The average delivery driver and helper salary is $33,206.
Are delivery driver and helper jobs in demand?
Yes, delivery driver and helper jobs are in demand. Delivery driver and helper demand is projected to grow 11% from 2018 to 2028.
Delivery driver and helper job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of delivery driver and helper jobs and the average delivery driver and helper salary over time.
Delivery driver and helper jobs over time
Delivery driver and helper job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 739,001 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 680,052 | 0.20% |
| 2019 | 675,355 | 0.20% |
| 2018 | 669,692 | 0.20% |
| 2017 | 642,152 | 0.19% |
Average delivery driver and helper salary over time
Delivery driver and helper salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,206 | $15.96 | +6.7% |
| 2024 | $31,127 | $14.96 | +5.9% |
| 2023 | $29,406 | $14.14 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $28,187 | $13.55 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $27,408 | $13.18 | +2.4% |
Delivery driver and helper jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of delivery driver and helper job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where delivery driver and helpers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for delivery driver and helpers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 382 | 36% |
| 2 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,996 | 30% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 209 | 30% |
| 4 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 1,436 | 29% |
| 5 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 888 | 28% |
| 6 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,808 | 27% |
| 7 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 1,215 | 27% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 170 | 27% |
| 9 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 157 | 27% |
| 10 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 2,696 | 26% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,440 | 26% |
| 12 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 478 | 26% |
| 13 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 451 | 26% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 252 | 26% |
| 15 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,092 | 25% |
| 16 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 762 | 25% |
| 17 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 717 | 25% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 333 | 25% |
| 19 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,418 | 24% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 315 | 24% |
Most common cities for delivery driver and helpers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Englewood | 2 | 7% | $33,036 |
| 2 | Fair Lawn | 2 | 6% | $33,027 |
| 3 | Teaneck | 2 | 5% | $33,030 |
| 4 | Hackensack | 2 | 4% | $33,025 |
| 5 | North Bergen | 2 | 3% | $33,001 |
| 6 | Passaic | 2 | 3% | $33,005 |
| 7 | Clifton | 2 | 2% | $33,000 |
| 8 | Kent | 2 | 2% | $46,086 |
| 9 | Reno | 2 | 1% | $31,380 |
| 10 | Allentown | 1 | 1% | $32,786 |
| 11 | Bloomington | 1 | 1% | $34,782 |
| 12 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $31,474 |