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Job outlook for haulers in the United States
Hauler job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected hauler job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 90,900 new jobs for haulers are projected over the next decade.
Hauler salaries have increased 14% for haulers in the last 5 years.
There are over 12,273 haulers currently employed in the United States.
There are 894,837 active hauler job openings in the US.
The average hauler salary is $39,903.
Are hauler jobs in demand?
Yes, hauler jobs are in demand. Hauler demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Hauler job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of hauler jobs and the average hauler salary over time.
Hauler jobs over time
Hauler job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,273 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 11,591 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 11,968 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 11,608 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 11,271 | 0.00% |
Average hauler salary over time
Hauler salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,903 | $19.18 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | $38,320 | $18.42 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | $36,982 | $17.78 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $35,966 | $17.29 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $35,001 | $16.83 | +2.7% |
Hauler jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of hauler job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where haulers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for haulers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 5,443 | 300% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 17,945 | 212% |
| 3 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 5,958 | 205% |
| 4 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 26,013 | 203% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 1,951 | 203% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 1,518 | 201% |
| 7 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 23,131 | 198% |
| 8 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 19,597 | 188% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 1,633 | 188% |
| 10 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 8,252 | 185% |
| 11 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 5,690 | 181% |
| 12 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 11,336 | 170% |
| 13 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 4,984 | 167% |
| 14 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 8,289 | 165% |
| 15 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 7,737 | 159% |
| 16 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 3,034 | 158% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 20,092 | 157% |
| 18 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 8,711 | 155% |
| 19 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 9,203 | 151% |
| 20 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 4,477 | 149% |
Most common cities for haulers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evansville | 5 | 4% | $34,318 |
| 2 | Florence | 1 | 3% | $22,319 |
| 3 | Goshen | 1 | 3% | $37,830 |
| 4 | Eden Prairie | 1 | 2% | $42,269 |
| 5 | Elkhart | 1 | 2% | $37,917 |
| 6 | Clearwater | 1 | 1% | $22,482 |
| 7 | Fargo | 1 | 1% | $39,810 |
| 8 | Grand Rapids | 1 | 1% | $37,368 |
| 9 | San Antonio | 2 | 0% | $32,608 |
| 10 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $25,571 |
| 11 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $27,091 |