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Job outlook for escort vehicle drivers in the United States
Are escort vehicle driver jobs in demand?
Escort vehicle driver job and salary trends over time
Escort vehicle driver jobs over time
Escort vehicle driver job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,609 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,520 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,569 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,522 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,478 | 0.00% |
Average escort vehicle driver salary over time
Escort vehicle driver salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,684 | $16.68 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | $33,308 | $16.01 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | $32,145 | $15.45 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $31,262 | $15.03 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $30,423 | $14.63 | +2.7% |
Escort vehicle driver jobs by state
Most common states for escort vehicle drivers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 3,188 | 176% |
| 2 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 4,801 | 165% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 4,927 | 157% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 1,171 | 155% |
| 5 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 1,312 | 151% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 1,447 | 150% |
| 7 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 17,028 | 146% |
| 8 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 6,337 | 142% |
| 9 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 14,623 | 140% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 8,855 | 133% |
| 11 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 6,380 | 131% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 2,470 | 129% |
| 13 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 6,419 | 128% |
| 14 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 7,497 | 123% |
| 15 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 3,560 | 118% |
| 16 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 14,908 | 116% |
| 17 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 4,358 | 111% |
| 18 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 3,109 | 104% |
| 19 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 6,719 | 100% |
| 20 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 4,434 | 95% |
Most common cities for escort vehicle drivers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middletown | 1 | 4% | $52,322 |
| 2 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $36,245 |
| 3 | Ithaca | 1 | 3% | $52,020 |
| 4 | Richmond | 1 | 3% | $27,123 |
| 5 | San Bernardino | 2 | 1% | $39,777 |
| 6 | Providence | 1 | 1% | $47,548 |
| 7 | Pueblo | 1 | 1% | $37,179 |
| 8 | Simi Valley | 1 | 1% | $40,493 |
| 9 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $25,481 |
| 10 | Norfolk | 1 | 0% | $28,752 |
| 11 | Rochester | 1 | 0% | $51,949 |
| 12 | San Jose | 1 | 0% | $42,724 |
Escort Vehicle Driver job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of escort vehicle driver experts
CVTA
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Escort Vehicle Driver job market given the pandemic?
Don Lefeve: The market for commercial drivers should remain strong for the foreseeable future due to older driver retirements, tight capacity, and the increase of home delivery of goods resulting from COVID. COVID has resulted in fewer commercial drivers being produced in 2020, compared to 2019. It is important to note that Class A Commercial Driver's License is as much of a requirement to drive large commercial trucks as it is an excellent safety credential for those who may not drive commercial trucks.
The biggest trend currently is tight capacity. What this means is there are too few drivers willing to move goods at the requested price. This means shippers need to pay more to move goods, which in turn, results in trucking companies charging more and driver pay rises. Pay has been rising, and commercial driving is a solid foundation for a career in trucking.