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Job outlook for driver/movers in the United States
Driver/mover job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected driver/mover job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 90,900 new jobs for driver/movers are projected over the next decade.
Driver/mover salaries have increased 14% for driver/movers in the last 5 years.
There are over 136,762 driver/movers currently employed in the United States.
There are 929,748 active driver/mover job openings in the US.
The average driver/mover salary is $32,317.
Are driver/mover jobs in demand?
Yes, driver/mover jobs are in demand. Driver/mover demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Driver/mover job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of driver/mover jobs and the average driver/mover salary over time.
Driver/mover jobs over time
Driver/mover job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 136,762 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 138,932 | 0.04% |
| 2019 | 145,883 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 142,731 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 134,392 | 0.04% |
Average driver/mover salary over time
Driver/mover salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $32,318 | $15.54 | +4.1% |
| 2025 | $31,035 | $14.92 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $29,952 | $14.40 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $29,129 | $14.00 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $28,347 | $13.63 | +2.7% |
Driver/mover jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of driver/mover job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where driver/movers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for driver/movers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 4,303 | 237% |
| 2 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 5,568 | 191% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 1,360 | 180% |
| 4 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 5,575 | 177% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 1,690 | 176% |
| 6 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 1,466 | 169% |
| 7 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 20,819 | 163% |
| 8 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 16,868 | 162% |
| 9 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 18,626 | 160% |
| 10 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 7,024 | 158% |
| 11 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 13,225 | 156% |
| 12 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 9,821 | 147% |
| 13 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 7,158 | 147% |
| 14 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 2,810 | 146% |
| 15 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 8,784 | 144% |
| 16 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 4,261 | 143% |
| 17 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 7,031 | 140% |
| 18 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 4,087 | 136% |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 16,782 | 131% |
| 20 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 4,878 | 124% |
Most common cities for driver/movers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte | 77 | 9% | $28,243 |
| 2 | Brentwood | 4 | 9% | $31,909 |
| 3 | Hendersonville | 4 | 7% | $32,029 |
| 4 | Granger | 2 | 7% | $31,477 |
| 5 | Waukesha | 4 | 6% | $33,541 |
| 6 | Issaquah | 2 | 5% | $44,336 |
| 7 | Elkhart | 2 | 4% | $31,437 |
| 8 | Kent | 4 | 3% | $44,347 |
| 9 | La Mesa | 2 | 3% | $35,721 |
| 10 | Carlsbad | 2 | 2% | $35,997 |
| 11 | El Cajon | 2 | 2% | $35,707 |
| 12 | San Antonio | 4 | 0% | $25,650 |
| 13 | San Diego | 3 | 0% | $35,782 |
| 14 | Seattle | 3 | 0% | $44,380 |
| 15 | New York | 2 | 0% | $37,365 |
| 16 | Oakland | 2 | 0% | $38,738 |