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Job outlook for driver managers in the United States
Are driver manager jobs in demand?
Yes, driver manager jobs are in demand. Driver manager demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Driver manager job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of driver manager jobs and the average driver manager salary over time.
Driver manager jobs over time
Driver manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,353 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 14,213 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,061 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,893 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,751 | 0.00% |
Average driver manager salary over time
Driver manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $45,922 | $22.08 | --0.4% |
| 2025 | $46,089 | $22.16 | --0.8% |
| 2024 | $46,450 | $22.33 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | $44,967 | $21.62 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $43,753 | $21.04 | +2.5% |
Driver manager jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of driver manager job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where driver managers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for driver managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 231 | 33% |
| 2 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 589 | 13% |
| 3 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 398 | 11% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 696 | 10% |
| 5 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 175 | 10% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 92 | 10% |
| 7 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 257 | 9% |
| 8 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 875 | 8% |
| 9 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 689 | 8% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 528 | 8% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 496 | 8% |
| 12 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 238 | 8% |
| 13 | Alaska | 739,795 | 56 | 8% |
| 14 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 923 | 7% |
| 15 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 684 | 7% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 627 | 7% |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 401 | 7% |
| 18 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 204 | 7% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 71 | 7% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 42 | 7% |
Most common cities for driver managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caldwell | 1 | 2% | $38,028 |
| 2 | Dubuque | 1 | 2% | $43,966 |
| 3 | Cedar Rapids | 1 | 1% | $42,827 |
| 4 | Chico | 1 | 1% | $58,038 |
| 5 | Clifton | 1 | 1% | $57,674 |
| 6 | Frederick | 1 | 1% | $53,662 |
| 7 | Greeley | 1 | 1% | $39,617 |
| 8 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $46,338 |
| 9 | Birmingham | 1 | 0% | $44,321 |
| 10 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $57,405 |
| 11 | Fort Wayne | 1 | 0% | $57,350 |
| 12 | Fremont | 1 | 0% | $58,294 |
| 13 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $54,531 |
Driver Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to driver manager professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the driver manager job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the driver manager industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of driver manager experts
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Jaunelle Celaire
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Dr. Timothy Edwards
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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What Driver Manager skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Jaunelle Celaire: Never stop learning! This may consist of going back to school, earning new certifications in your field of study, attending conferences and seminars, and making sure that your time management is always at its finest level of excellence.
What skills stand out on Driver Manager resumes?
Dr. Timothy Edwards: Writing and research skills. Analytical and critical thinking skills. Technical skills such as web design, graphic design, audio and video production skills. Employers are interested in potential employees knowledge, intelligence and skills.
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Updated March 6, 2024